The night before we packed Jackson's backpack (although not the one we ordered, still on back order-bummer), got his clothes ready and got to bed early. 
We read The Night Before Kindergarten and talked about what his day might look like. I was a nervous wreck and feeling a bit sad that I could not go to school with him on his first day.
Todd took his first day of school off to spend the morning with Jackson at school.
As I got ready for work in the morning Jackson assured me that he was excited to ride the bus and was really excited for his big day. Todd waited at the bus stop with Jackson and then quickly drove to school to meet the bus. The kindergartners only stayed half the day and the parents stayed as well.
Jackson had a great time meeting new friends, seeing his teacher again, and learning new routines. After school Todd took Jackson out for a special lunch. Jackson called me at work to tell me all about his day. Although I knew it would be great, it was nice to hear the excitement in his voice.
The following week Aubrin started preschool. She had been feeling a little sad that Todd, Jackson and I were gone every day. She said to me on our first day of school, "Mom, why is everyone leaving me?" 
So when it was time for Aubrin to go to school we really celebrated her. On the morning of school Aubrin was up at 3:30am ready to go with excitement. Luckily she went back to sleep for a bit after I explained to her that Mrs. Katie her teacher was still at home sleeping. I
was so happy that I was able to take the morning off of school to take her on her big day. When we got to school Aubrin was excited to see all of the kids. She introduced herself to a few little girls and asked them if they wanted to play. 
Although, she kept watching the door out of the corner of her eye waiting for Tessa to walk through the door. Aubrin couldn't be more thrilled to be going to preschool with Tessa. This summer when someone would ask Aubrin about going to preschool her response would be, " I'm going to preschool and Tessa is in my class, I'm so excited." A few of the kids in Aubrin's class had siblings in Jackson's preschool class, so it was nice to reconnect with them. It will also be nice to share this experience with Krista and our little ladies start their school year together. 
Aubrin decided that she thinks circle time is great. She loves sitting on the rug and listening to Mrs. Katie read a story. When Todd and I get home from work, we get every detail about her morning at school.We are so happy that the school year has stared out so great for our babes. We can't wait to see what the year brings.
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