First Day of School! First Day of School!

Remember when Nemo bounced over and over again on and around his dad chanting "First day of school!"? Well, that wasn't how the first day of school was in our house, but the kids were pretty excited to get going.... and a little nervous.

Norah started kindergarten, and we're really excited about where she is. We really like her teacher and her school and her principal- everything! We think that this year will be a great experience for her, and we are looking forward to how the Lord will use her school experience to grow and learn in new ways. She has been very nervous starting out, but it is good for her to be stretched. We're praying that her anxieties and worry ease and that she will learn to trust in the Lord.

Haddon is at the same pre-school as last year, but has a new teacher. We're praying that this year will go well and that his new teacher will become a wonderful ally as we help him speak more and communicate more and move towards being in a typical classroom setting. He's also meeting with a speech therapist once a week. During those times Casey or myself can learn more tools and skills to help Haddon progress his language development.

 Norah was a bit nervous. You can see it on her face! Poor dear!

 One final hug from dad... and a little nudge! Go on Norah! You're gonna do great!

No fear. No worries. He owns this school.

When we dropped him off, we just walked right in, and that was it. He's a champ!