First Day of School!

School started last week (the day after Labor Day) and is now in full swing.  I'm happy to report that things are going great so far and I'm getting really good vibes about this year.  Both boys have excellent teachers and are just happy campers in their classrooms.

Joshua is starting third grade and I can't believe I have a third-grader!  He has a really good group of friends and comes home excited to tell me about their adventures on the playground.

Daniel's transition into first grade is going incredibly well and it's such a blessing.  He's adapted to full-day school without so much as a blink and says he loves being a first-grader.  He especially loves that he gets two recesses and gets to eat lunch at school, among other things.

Daniel also started violin lessons this year, another big new event in his life.  He had his first private and group lesson last week and did well.  He seems to have a natural sense of rhythm and timing, so that's really good.  I'm really proud of him as he enters this new phase of his life.

Joshua is starting his third year of violin and things continue swimmingly.  He is a demon when it comes to reading music.  It is truly amazing to watch him in action.  His teacher dubbed him a sight-reading Ninja, which he of course really liked.

Meanwhile Lucas, Caden and I are enjoying our mornings and early afternoons together.  It really is nice to have this time to spend with them.  Our mornings especially have been happy and peaceful.  Here's to a great year for all of us!