Back to School...

A couple weeks of school behind us already.

Tayler started her Junior year.

I don't even want to talk about it... that is weird!!

So fun to be able to go to SV and see their dance/cheer in the opening assembly.

It's going to be a great and BUSY year for this girl.

Her 2 AP classes... Calculus and History are already kicking her butt.

Saige is a freshmen...

Freshmen don't go to our High School.

I think I like that, but of course the Freshmen don't. hahaha

You are beautiful Saige!

Kenna is in 5th grade.

She is becoming a beautiful young lady right before our eyes...

Jadyn is in 2nd grade.

She just plain makes me happy.

These 2 were ready!!

 Lydia didn't get to start school the same day as them.

And those 1st few days back in school were rough.

She was once again reminded that I am way lamer at playing than her sisters are.

I'm trying, I really am, I just don't know all the "rules" to how she plays barbies... calicos... ponies... mommy/babies... etc. etc.  And 1/2 hour increments just aren't enough for that girl.  :)

Good thing she started dance that day.

This child has been ready to start dance for FOREVER.

She is pretty lucky that BOTH Tayler and Saige help in her dance class.

And I am pretty lucky that Tayler drives!

Last year I drove to dance 12 times/week.

This year because Tay and Saige are now in the same class, and they take Lydi to hers...

I only drive 4 times/week.

I'm LOVING that idea!!

This week Lydia started preschool.

I keep telling her she needs to stop growing.

She looks at me and smiles and says something along these lines, "I'm trying mom but it's just not working, my hands just keep getting bigger!"

Lydia is independent.

Possibly a little sassy.

(no help from me on that pose!  :))

It took me 15 minutes on the 1st day of school to convince her that, "Yes, I would be walking her in to class."

Her argument was this...

  "Look mom, I'm 3, that's big, I'll be just fine, I know the way!  you can just stay in the car and then come home and be lonely with ALL the sisters at school."

She's my baby and I don't know... I want her to be excited for school.

But then, I guess I want her to miss me just a smidge...

So when I asked if I could hold her hand while we walked in and she said, "Nope, I'm safe on the sidewalk mom and there's not much room."

It was a little stab to my heart.
(and yes I held it anyway!!)

My babies are growing up and there's not a darn thing I can do about it.

Love you girls!

Hope this year is fabulous.