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Before & After

6.9.11

Look at those young fledglings, just starting 1st grade–first year in a real elementary school–and 3rd grade. So green, they were.

Now, look at them. 
They’re oozing with knowledge and all kinds of important skills ever-so pertinent for 1st and 3rd graders. Things like drawing to make things look three dimensional, multiplication, who Neil Armstrong is, what buy-one-get-one-free at the book fair means, how to buy strawberry shortcakes at lunch, how to find your way home.
I would have photographed the two adorable balloons we picked up for them this morning. But, that would have meant entrusting them to a 5 year old already holding a large Star Wars spaceship or a 2 year old who was screaming “I do! I do! I do!” and would have promptly let them go. 
Welcome summer.
Welcome heat. (Right now, I’m hiding out in my bedroom where we have a window unit to escape the children the stifling heat downstairs)
As they started arguing this afternoon, I sternly said, “Is this what it’s going to be like all summer?” to which Drew answered, “not all summer.” 
Good to know. Perhaps we can start talking percentages and reinforce some of those skills they learned this year.

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Posted by Kelly the Overthinker
Filed Under: why can't they just stay little forever

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  1. Stephanie says

    6.10.11 at 2:33 am

    Hilarious! And fun to see how much they’ve grown. My goodness.

    Here’s hoping you get some relief from the heat (and the arguing) soon.

  2. The Mommy Therapy says

    6.10.11 at 12:26 pm

    So cute! They looks so sweet walking home from school together.

    We have had summer here for three weeks already and the heat is unbearable, as is the fighting from my kids. Just yesterday I was writing about my determination to try to handle it all better and make the summer fun though, we’ll see how I do. :)

    Hope you stay cool!

  3. Kelly says

    6.10.11 at 12:49 pm

    Love the summer and not having a schedule to keep!

  4. Brian says

    6.10.11 at 1:05 pm

    I like that Evan wore a robot shirt on the first and last day…and I bet several days in between! They both look older for sure! And…well at least Drew is being honest. LOL

  5. Jenna says

    6.11.11 at 12:46 am

    oh, I’m jealous. We don’t get out of school till June 22nd! UGH.

    BUT, you can be jealous of me: we have central air! :)

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