Let's Go To School!

On the first day of school, there was no need for an alarm clock... for anyone.  Kara woke us up at 6:10am, fully dressed, even with her tennis shoes on.  Ben followed at 6:45am with his clothes and backpack on asking, "is it time to go to school?"

Since they were up so early, there was plenty of time to have breakfast and even practice the piano before we made the short drive down the street.

We stayed until the school-wide morning announcements and flag salute were done and watched the kids head on to their classrooms... Some kindergarteners looked a little nervous or sad, but Ben was all smiles.

Both kids said the best part of the day was seeing their friends and both seem very excited for the upcoming year.
    

I'm sure there will be many more celebratory root beer floats and smiles throughout the school year.  Next root beer float is tomorrow for Mommy... Jason goes back to preschool!