First Day of School

 The kids started school the week of August 11. Tyler got to start a day early since it is his first year at the middle school. They had a 7th graders only day. It was a really short day, just enough to give him a feel for what it is like to switch between classes and find his way around.

Ashley and Camden started school the day after Tyler. This is Ashley's senior year, and probably her last first day of school. I don't know if she will ever go to college. She will probably do some kind of online school, instead, to learn how to train dogs and get certified to do it professionally. She plans to enjoy her last year of school and not having to adult yet. Her schedule is pretty light this year, so she has been able to take first period off and sleep in a littl more each morning.

Camden is alone at the elementary school this year. He is in 5th grade and has a boy teacher for the first time, Mr. Alm. Mr. Alm also directs the school play, which Camden auditioned for again this year. He has a couple of lines in the play, which has been better than last year, I think. He has a lot of friends at school and enjoys playing football and basketball at recess. He also gets to do a lot of field trips this year which he is very excited about.

It should be a good school year.