First Day of School

The kids started their first day of school on Wednesday, August 20. Wow, Brodie started at the High School. Jayce is at the Jr. High School and my baby, Harleigh, started the First Grade. Harleigh was so excited for school, laying her clothes out the night before and packing her snack in her back pack, taking a bath, deciding how she wanted her hair fixed in the morning and going to bed early. Jayce packed his back pack with all of his supplies and picked out his clothes. Brodie said "yeah Mom I know what I'll wear" and took a pencil with him to school. Okay so he didn't know what supplies he needed yet.

I literally had to bribe Brodie for the "First Day of School Picture" and Jayce somewhat willingly posed for the picture. Harleigh, she was ripping her curlers out so she could pose for the picture. I always make them pose in front of our front door, so that I can see how much they have grown in the past year. Brodie completely covered the window, allowing no sun to come in, Jayce somewhat covered the window, and Harleigh's picture has the sun shining through.

The boys had an appointment in Idaho Falls after school. Harleigh jabbered about school the whole way. She told us about her friends, her teacher, what they did that day, etc. Jayce and Brodie told us a little bit about their day when they could get a word in. Poor Brodie's schedule was so messed up that it sounded like he spent most of the day trying to get it straightened around. I'm not sure what happened to his pre-registration, but a Math class messed the whole schedule up. All in all, I think it was a good day! I'm hoping for a GREAT year!!

We have completely been out of the routine this summer and it has been so nice to get back in the routine with the house quiet early and kids in bed. I feel like I've actually gained some time to myself!! WOO HOO!!

The boys' appointment brought good news. They had their annual appointment with Dr. Judd from Primary Children's Hospital. She travels to the hospital in Idaho Falls every third month so that her patients don't have to travel to Salt Lake. The check up on their hearts was good and we are set for another year. YEAH!! Both of the boys have inherited the bicuspid aortic valve that Todd has so they have to have check ups every year. The bicuspid aortic valve was what caused Todd to have an aneurysm four years ago. But hey, all three get to have an echocardiogram each year, what a father/son outing right?!? Luckily Harleigh does not have the bicuspid aortic valve.