This year, Harriet is in 3rd grade and Grace is in 6th. It was weird to get used to putting them on different buses in the morning, but now, I think it's really nice that they get ready and go out the door at separate times. It really cuts down on morning confusion and chaos, even though it takes me longer to get the morning routine done. Then, in the afternoon, I have some time with Grace (or she has some much needed alone time) before Harriet comes home. On the elementary early day, I get Hattie to myself. It's kind of nice.
Here in ABQ, middle school is 6th - 8th grades, so Grace moved on up to the middle school. She was SO ready for that change. I've never seen a kid so ready and eager to go to middle school. She has loved pretty much every minute of it too. She's rocking it!
This year, Grace has to wear a "uniform" to school, of only polo shirts on top, and plain shorts or pants on bottom. They get to wear school t-shirts on Fridays. It's kind of boring, but it really does cut down on the horrible fashion choices of that age group and makes going to school much nicer.
Grace also started in orchestra class this year, and is playing the cello. It has been fun to add another instrument to the house, although, we're going to have to build a music wing if it keeps up at this pace.
Harriet got THE best 3rd grade teacher at our school. We are still freaking out about how awesome she is. Hattie is FINALLY having a great school year for once. Kindergarten wasn't too shabby either, and 1st was okay, but after last year's nightmare of a year, we are just so thrilled with this school year. The first day was rock star day, so right off the bat, they started with totally fun plans.
Since Hattie didn't get to wear her favorite "first day" outfit due to the rock star day, we did "2nd day" pics as well. They both took Shadow to the bus stop with them that day.
Yay for school! Here's hoping for a fantastic year for both of them.
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