Day One

The boys started school -- Nathaniel, in 5th grade, on the 18th and Bradley, in kindergarten, on the 26th. A new school year is bittersweet . . . I miss the security of having them home all the time, and yet I like to see them learning and growing.

And of course, I worry, a lot. It's a scary world out there, when you're a parent, watching your innocent little babies go into the unknown. I never want to become fanatic about things, but I wouldn't mind if we could separate ourselves a little more from the things that are going on.

But that's not what this post is about, so let me not digress.

Here's my super-duper son on his first day, looking as thrilled as one might expect. He really does enjoy school . . . really.





Bradley the great began his very first year of school! What??? How can it be?

He is as happy as a lark.





Lindsey insisted on being in the photo with him.





Hum-dee-dum . . . waiting for the bus.


Chris: Bradley, do you know where you are supposed to get on and off the bus?

Bradley: Yeah, in the front where there's a door and some steps.



He pauses for a picture.



Waving goodbye.




. . . sniff. My little boys are so grown up.

1. Education

2. Smart kids

3. Two still at home