Cam and Mac's first day of school

Today Cam started first grade and Mac started Pre-k. It was so hard for me to have Cam go back today. I was sick leaving him. I got so used to having him with me all the time. He and Mac and I have had such a great summer together. We didn't really spend much time apart. We had an awesome routine that included a little reading and school work, but mostly playing and hanging out by the pool. I'm really excited for him and I know he is going to learn so much this year, but I hate it when someone else has more time with him than me. He is in the same class as his best friend, so he is excited about that. He had a good day today. I was a little discouraged because after his first day of Kindergarten he was all smiles and so excited. I think this year is a little more school and a little less fun. He was so exhausted when he got in the car today. He doesn't get a snack this year, so he was hungry and tired. I think it will take a few days for his system to adjust. He looked so handsome in his uniform. It was pretty hard telling him goodbye. He wouldn't look at me. He had his head turned really far to the side. When I gave him a kiss he looked at me and had tears in his eyes. It was just about enough to get the best of me. He is just such a sweet, kind hearted little boy. He is so good to all of his family and friends. I know he is going to have an awesome year. He is reading so well and is so eager to learn.

Mac just went for an hour today and I stayed with her. She was beautiful. I have been so proud of her lately with how well she is doing talking to people and being brave. She talks so loud now when people ask her something. She is excited about school and loves her teacher. She knows quite a few of the little girls in her class. I am so glad that she will be in the same school as Cam this year. While I was there, his class lined up outside the window of her play room and they both just lit up. It makes me feel so good that they can see each other and give each other some comfort while they are away from home. I am nervous about Monday, her first day on her own. I know she will do great. She just seems so little to go off on her own. I am going to be so lonely without her. She is my little buddy and is so fun to be with. Her best friend Olivia is in her class again this year. They are so cute together and seem to make each other feel really confident. It is just so hard to believe summer is over and another school year is under way. It seems like they should both still be babies.