The first day of school was much anticipated at our house as Bryce was entering kindergarten and Grant moving up to second grade. The boys eagerly set out their clothes, backpacks, and lunch boxes in preparation for the big day and were ready to head to the bus stop bright and early.
The "big boys."
Our neighbor who lives near the bus stop does an annual first day of school breakfast every year. Everyone brings something to share, there is a lot of talk about who is in the same class and what teachers everyone has, and the kids get all sugared up to head off to school. This is a photo of the kindergarteners at our bus stop. There are around thirty kids that get on the bus at our stop. It's a happenin' place!
Excited about his first day of school.
Such the big kid--full of helpful tips for his little brother.
Brian there to see them off on the first day.
We are three weeks in to the school year and so far it is a big success. Bryce absolutely loves kindergarten and comes home every day with a big smile on his face and a story about something exciting that happened in class that day. He is proud of his new status as a kindergartner and seems to be flourishing in school. Grant enjoys second grade and looks forward to going to school each morning. He is grateful to have some friends in his class from last year and is glad to now be able to share the school experience with his brother.
It was so neat (providential, rather) that my Bible reading for Sept. 7, the first day of school, included Joshua 1:9 which I was able to share with the boys that morning: "Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go (even at school!)."
We look forward to seeing all the many blessings the Lord has in store for Grant and Bryce during the upcoming school year!
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