I know facebook is inundated with photos of kids going back to school.  It’s a tradition that will continue here and until there are no more kids going back to school.  Today was a milestone in our families lives.  Our youngest started 1st grade and is for the first time going to school all day.  Also our oldest has started junior high. In years past I couldn’t wait for school to begin but this year is different for some reason.  I didn’t want summer to end and  I have mixed feelings about my youngest being at school all day.  I took the two youngest to school so they would know where to line up.  As I saw Sophia leave I tried really hard to be strong and blink away the tears.  I didn’t let them come until I was well on my way to the car.  I didn’t think I would be one of those parents who couldn’t hold it together but here we are with wet cheeks.  The new school year has begun and so has all the craziness.

Preston- Age 12- 7th grade

Levi- Age 9- 4th grade

Sophia- Age 6- 1st grade

How could you not cry after seeing this face leave you.