Combo's Class

Last week we received the note that it was time for Ryder to move classes at daycare. He officially moved on Tuesday, August 23rd to the Combo's Class with Ms. Ashley. He was so excited to move into her class and be with the big kids. He is always the first in his class to move up and loves it. He tells us he is a big kid and doesn't poop his pants. He watched the sisters get their pictures taken on their first day. So we must do the same for him.

Almost 4.

The new pose or rather the 4 year old pose. I have one of Reganne posing the same way.

At the end of the day he promptly told me that Ms. Ashley's class doesn't have to take a nap they can watch movies instead. I asked him if he napped. He grinned and said yes. Ashley told me later that he passed out as soon as the movie started. The next day they walked to the park just like the bigger kids.

A New Year Starts

Our school year starts early for not being a year round school. This year is no different however, for us Reganne goes to school all day as a First Grader. We had tried to get into school mode a couple of weeks ago, but we failed. Sunday night arrived and we enforced bedtime there were protests. Trying to wake them up on Monday morning there were protests. The excitement was in the air to meet their teachers and see old friends. They could hardly wait until 8:30 for Dad to take them to school. First things first we must have pictures of the event.

New outfits & Backpacks

Must wear shorts. It has been 105 degrees at least this past week.

Rylee - Fourth Grade

Reganne - First Grade

They survived the first day with weary smiles. Reganne asked to change her name to something else so the teachers could pronounce it. Rylee chattered away about her day and how cool her room is in the trailers. Reganne wasn't sure she learned anything, but lunch was good.

Week 2 starts tomorrow. Let's hope we all survive.

Finally .... First Day of Kindergarten

This day finally arrived. Reganne has been waiting so patiently for Kindergarten to start. Wednesday morning arrived and she was ready. She woke up early, got dressed, ate breakfast, and got her backpack. She was all set. However, she is in afternoon kindergarten.

I am ready ... Let's get going !!!

I picked her up early from daycare with plans of spending a little time with her before school. Then taking our time on the first day. She promptly told me that if I had time to run home before school. I should not have picked her up so early and I could take her back.


We arrived at school in plenty of time and of course all the little boys were there already playing. The little girls were all having pictures taken at the front door, with the teacher, and at their desks. Reganne clung to me and asked me to wait. I know a lot of the mothers and started to talk. I turned around and Reganne was playing with another little girl. She then told me I could leave and this was her new best friend.


She was so tired that night, but had a smile on her face. She can't tell you what she learned that day, but she wants to go back. This is a good sign.


The next day when I picked her up. I asked her if she wanted me to go inside with her. No, Mom I can walk in by myself. Mom, are you sad that I don't want you to walk me in? I told her no I was proud of her for being a big girl. Are you sure your not sad? No, Reganne just give me a kiss and a smile.


We pulled up in front of the school. She grabbed her pack pack, gave me a kiss, a hug, and jumped out of the car. With a quick wave and smile she was off to her 2nd day of school.

I pulled away with a lump in my throat and a smile.