School Starts Next Week!

HOW did that happen?

Didn't we JUST "celebrate" the start of summer?

How did 10 weeks go by so quickly?

As sad as I am to see Summer go, a part of me is happy to "get back in the swing of things" and have a routine again.

I thrive on routine.

Kids need to have a normal bedtime again.

And a normal wake up.

We took some time during my "PTO" (in quotes since I worked some of it) to take care of all the "before school starts" things:

Haircuts for both girls!

Mila just did a trim.

We added some pink to her hair (hard to see when it was still wet).

So cute!

Ava's turn!

We went short! Her hair is always a hot mess and constantly in her face. 

I can't. Freaking cute. 

On our way to Mila's 2nd grade meet and greet with her new teacher.

Mila's BFF is also in her class! 

Mila chose a desk right next to her BFF (and, correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't Mila look like Steve here?)

Our lives. 

Outside her classroom!

Ava needed a turn. Her orientation isn't until next week.

It was really nice out, so we stopped at the playground before heading home.

"mommy, this slide is not that fun"

I went to the Parent Informational Meeting for Ava's UPK class.

Of course.

I have to say I was really impressed with the informational meeting. I did not know what I was walking into, but I felt that it was very thorough. 

Mila didn't attend this program, so it's new to us. 

I appreciated meeting all 3 of the UPK teachers and checking out the classroom. 

I like how the UPK classes are situated within the main school. Mila's first grade classroom is actually right next to the UPK area. 

When we drop off, we can park right in the bus loop and walk right up the sidewalk, basically right into the building and right into the classroom. 

I'm both excited for Ava's journey through school and also a little sad. When Mila was this age, she was in a Pre-K program, but it was only 3 days a week. She still got  "to be little" and spend some days home with dad. 

Ava will be going to school 5 days a week. She just feels less like a baby these days and I'm trying to embrace it. 

Wish us (me) luck on our first day!