Sweet Sister sure loves her big brother!
More excited about his new "Bumblebee" backpack than anything else!
I was happy that Pierce still wanted me to come have lunch with him on the first day. Madi was thrilled, she loves going to have lunch with Brother! Unfortunately, by the time we found Pierce he was done eating so we didn't actually get to eat with him. He had scarfed down his sandwich and was already out to recess! At least I was able to grab him for a picture...
Pierce with best friend GrantMadi was sad she didn't get to eat with Brother, so we headed back to the lunch room in hopes we could eat with Matthew.
We were lucky to find sweet Brooke, (big 3rd grader!) Here she is with her two cute friends. 
Luckily we found Matthew (1st grader) in time to eat with him, and even better, he was super excited to have us eat lunch with him! Love this kid. And love that he is excited to see "Aunt Josie" at school. I hope I get a few more years of this. Of course, Todd was no where to be found, I knew he had scarfed down a few bites of his sandwich and ran out to recess, that's Todd. I was wishing I had been able to find him for a picture but didn't think much of it. I went home and called Crystal and gave her my report from lunch time, the kids were having a great day. I just laughed about not being able to find Todd, knowing he had bolted out as fast as he could to play. Just hours later Todd's accident happened. Later I was cringing, just wishing I could have seen him at lunch that day, given him a hug like I did Brooke, and especially snapped a 1st day of school picture of him. I was so upset, just wishing I could have seen him for just 1 minute that day. Just 1 minute for a hug and a picture. What I wouldn't give. I just have to make myself think- because it's Todd, and grabbing a few bites and running out the door to play IS Todd.
What a whirlwind the 1st day of school turned out to be. The first day of 1st grade, 2nd grade and 3rd grade for 3 sweet, special kids. And one day of 3rd grade for one very special little boy. We will never forget this day.
Everyday is important, every moment matters.
7 comments:
what a sweet reminder.
crazy we have 2nd graders, yes?
I agree with Lori... on both counts.
I didn't realize your kids all go to the same school! (duh) Thats so fun. Makes me wish we lived closer! Love you! I think I need to go play with my little boys!!
First, what cute pictures of Pierce and Madi. He's one handsome 2nd grader! And second, I will never forget this day or talking with you about sweet Todd. Every moment surely does matter. Thank you for your faith and inspiring words. We love you and your family.
Josie the goosebumps on my arms and legs won't go away after reading this post. I think about your sweet nephew every single day. And I think of all of you and wish I could be there. I have hugged my kids tighter every day and cried for Crystal several times.
That first picture of your two angels is so so precious. Makes me want to squeeze them both so tight! I will show Ellie Pierson's backpack. She'll love it. :)
We were in St. George for a quick weekend to camp. I was wishing I would have had time to call you and get together. SO SO glad you guys are coming to visit soon. I can't wait to talk to you!!!
I love the first day of school and what a good tradition you have of going to eat lunch with your kids. I too love to do that. It is so hard for me to let them go! Your children look so cute! Thanks for always sharing your perspective. I will hug my little ones always!
That is crazy. I didn't know they all got to go to the same school either. That is fun! Still so sad, praying for all of you.
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