Wednesday, August 28, 2013

first day of school...

School started up for Ashlyn and Landon this week.  I think we were all a little in denial of the fact that summer was over.

We practiced getting up earlier a few days before the first day of school.  I'm not sure it really worked, at least not for me.  Apparently, my body thinks that when the alarm is set for 6:00 it means wake up at 5:00.  Not okay.

Ashlyn set her own alarm and was awake at "6:01".  I woke up Landon and even though he said he didn't want to go to school, I have never seen him jump out of bed and into the shower so fast.  

Now, I know what you're going to say, I get my kids up REALLY early.  Here's my thing, I would much rather get the kids up early and have a little extra time than have to rush and end up getting in an argument with them.  So we get up early, they get ready and hopefully have a little free time before we head out.  It makes for stress free, yell free, tear free mornings.  Much better for everyone.

Ashlyn, Fifth Grade 
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Landon, Third Grade
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So, funny story... I was taking some pictures of Landon and Ashlyn.  I got a few good ones but Landon kept giving me his fake smile.  So I said, "Landon, could you try not to look so constipated..."  He asked what that meant and after I explained it to him he and Ashlyn started laughing hysterically. 
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Have a great year my beautiful kids!  I love you always! 
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1 comment:

megan, davis, sydney and hadley said...

Cute! Happy back to school! Hope the kids are off to a good start :)