School has started

Last Thursday school started.  I am enjoying the quiet--I have only 2 daycare kids here now, rather than 8-9 kids here each weekday throughout the summer!

Preston & Hawi were both nervous about starting middle school (6th grade).  Hawi was especially nervous--in fact, up until the day before school started she kept telling me that she was not going to go.

Hawi & Preston, all ready to head out to catch the bus at 6:35am--their bus arrives at 6:45am--that's early!

 Isaiah & Misikir are in 5th grade together this year.  They were very excited to be in the same class and to have a male teacher.  Sophie is in 3rd grade this year.

Isaiah, Misikir & Sophie, ready to head out to catch their bus at 7:30am--their bus is scheduled to arrive at 7:40am, but it was 15 minutes late on the first day (and we're the 2nd family to be picked up!)

The weather is pretty chilly here.  Hawi wore a t-shirt, a hoodie, a jacket & gloves this morning!  The cold is going to be quite an adjustment for Hawi & Misikir!