First day of School

***I was so frantic this morning, I neglected to take the obligatory "first day of school" photos. I will take some tomorrow for the "first" day of school photo op.***

Waverly and Oliver both started school today. Waverly is used to the drill. She was excited to see the bus pull up and giggled all the way up the stairs to her seat. She is starting at a new school and attending an all day program. It is going to take her some time to adjust to the new surroundings and schedule. She is in a special education classroom within a local elementary school. Her teacher reported she had a good day. She enjoyed playing with some stacking rings that light up and play music. She came off the bus this afternoon laughing and smiling. I think she enjoyed being back in her school routine. She loves the energy of a school and being around other kids & adults.

Oliver is new to the whole "riding the bus" routine. Matt and I have been really hesitant about sending him to school on the bus, but due to schedule conflicts (getting Wavey on her bus) and the convenience, we opted to have him ride the bus. He was thrilled when the bus pulled up and I told it is was HIS bus. He loves buses and always wanted to board with Waverly. He went right up the stairs, turned around to wave and say "dye" (his way of saying "bye"). The driver buckled him into the booster seat and away they went. I couldn't see his head, but I did see his little hand touching the window. I don't think he shed a tear. He had a great day at school! He is with the same teacher he had this past summer. His teacher reported that he loved music class and didn't cry until it was time to leave. (He wasn't sad about leaving, he just has trouble with transitions.) He is the only student on his bus home. The driver said he cried most of the way, but recovered quite well when he saw me. He was exhausted and took a 2 hour nap before we had to head off for therapy.

All in all it was a successful day. I think they both had a wonderful time. I am so thankful that Wavey is able to attend school in a modified classroom that meets her needs. I love that Oliver is able to learn new skills and make friends. And the break for me doesn't go unnoticed. I am excited to do some things for me in the mornings. I am already planning on volunteering at the kids' schools and I think I am going to attend a group for moms of children with special needs.