School Starts!!

Benjamin started school again yesterday and was very excited! We went to the school with him on Monday to introduce him to his new classmates and see his teacher from last year. Thankfully he has the same teacher because he didn't know anyone else there. Benjamin kept asking "where are all my friends?" It was kind of sad, all of his friends, except a few moved up to kindergarten. He will be just fine though. He is still only 3 (almost 4 next month) but he is so much taller than all the rest of the kids. Matthew is almost as tall as the kids in his class, it is so funny. I didn't realize how tall the two were until I see them next to kids their own age.

Anyways, first day went just fine, just like he's been doing it all his life. Me on the other hand, I think I tear up almost everytime I drop him off. I just can't believe how fast he is growing up. He is catching on to everything so quick and learning so much even on his own. I am now starting to spell everything out that he can't hear...because he understands everything!! I even catch myself spelling things to Bill when the kids aren't around. His teacher is Ms. Gail and she is just so wonderful. She really does do a lot for the kids and she enjoys them. She has 8 kids of her own, which just amazes me. Anyways, Ben adores her so I am so thankful to be so lucky to have her with us.

Now onto the other kid. I don't know if anyone can believe this but Justice is in 8th grade this year. Yes I said 8th grade, that is one year away from being in high school. The other day I was trying to explain to him how fast time flies. I told him that in 10 years you may be married or graduated from college already or have a kid!! Oh dear, I think I was almost crying by the end of that conversation too. He is growing into a great kid who is a major help around the house...well as long as I don't call it chores, it gets done. He is hoping to run for President in his school this year and is doing great at his Cowboy Fast Draw. World championship is coming up at the end of September, which he will be participating in with his Dad and Papa. I am so excited for him because I know he can win it for the youth division. He is an A plus student so I am not worried about him at all. So lucky to have great kids!! Don't have any pics of his first day but I have other ones so enjoy!!