First Day Back

*Hazel is trying to look like the little brother in A Christmas Story while August is just trying to stay awake.

Morning came very early today. The rain didn't help matters when we were trying to pry the kids out of their beds. It sounded like a Midwest type of rain, with hard drops splashing on the windows. The sky was still dark when we turned music on in each kids room hoping to ease them into their first day back to school.
I have to say, it wasn't a terrible morning. We usually walk to school but I knew that with the rain coming down like it was it would start the kids out too wet and miserable, so we drove the 6 blocks. August kept saying he knew he was going to fall asleep in class so we prayed about him staying awake. Hazel was too preoccupied with wearing her new boots and choosing which new shirt she'd get to show off which led to a long discussion on being happy for your friends when they tell you about what they got for Christmas.