Starting Kindergarten

This week has been full of exciting changes for our family!  Monday Kaden started preschool and Tuesday Karter started Kindergarten.  Tuesday morning, the boys sat on the front step to see what time the bus went by our house.

On the first day of school, I actually went with him and we had meetings with his teacher to make sure him (and all the students) were prepared for their first full day.

Such a handsome little guy!!

When we got to school, we unloaded all of our supplies and then found Karter's seat at his table.  

Karter outside his classroom!

Karter and his teacher, Mrs. Moore!

He was such a good sport and let me take his picture A LOT!!

Karter had an assignment to complete before his first full day of school...pick 5 things that represent him.  Here is what he picked and his reason why...

1.  A picture of him and his siblings - "Because I am a big brother"

2. A car - (rolling his eyes) "Because they are my FAVORITE!"

3.  A shell - "Because I love the beach"

4.  A cross - "Because I love Jesus"

5.  A book - "Because I am a good reader"

On his first full day, we were out at the bus stop with plenty of time to spare!  Gramaw walked down to witness this big step for Karterman!

Kristoffer had a golf event for work that morning, so it worked out perfectly that he could be home too!

These two...so much alike!!  AND...they both melt my heart!

And then, just like that, my baby boy climbed onto the school bus for the very first time.  I held in my tears until I saw him smiling and waving as the bus pulled away...and then the last 5 years flashed in front of me and I couldn't hold them in anymore!  I think on Wednesday I hugged the babies a little more than usual, I'm afraid to blink because before I know it they will be climbing the big yellow bus.  

He has had a great two days of school and loves going (we knew he would)...everyday when he gets off the bus, he runs to me and gives me a big hug.  What a special boy he is!!