Thursday, September 1, 2011

off to the first day races!

 

 

It’s the first day of the 1st Grade and she’s at attention!

 

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Until 5 minutes later, anyway!

 

 

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Meanwhile, in a room not too far away the first day of 5th Grade is off to a great start!

 

 

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Have I mentioned how much I love ACE?

 

 

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In his very first PACE the idea of true worth was introduced.  Things that are really precious.   

 

And the very first passage of Scripture directed him to Proverbs 31.

 

The sweet thoughtfulness on his face as we chatted about the attributes of true beauty in his crushes should be.  Which is just so spot on, since recently he’s started to notice girls.  In fact, just last night he told me he’s learned a thing or two about pretty faces!  “They can be deceiving”!   LOL

 

 

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I love the little green bins for turning in their completed work.

 

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I was busy bee-ing.  Helping them get into the new school groove.  And sneaking in a snapshot here and there.

 

 

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Toby is mourning having to share mommy with his sister.

 

He’ll get over it.

 

 

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I’m so proud of both them! 

 

(um…and me too!)

 

 

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…danielle

2 comments:

  1. Happy first day back! (Ours is next week! Can't wait!)

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  2. We had fun! There was some complaining...are all kids anti change? But we muddled through...and once they were done for the day there was lots of satisfied smiles all around!

    Have fun next week!

    ...d

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