School

matt is a big first grader now. 

before he realized there is only 30 minutes of recess and a pile of homework every day, he happily reunited with his buddies on the playground. 

and off he went.  

 he included both brothers in his family picture!

and to seems to be working...big bro has been exhausted at night!

 (it is exhausting faking illness every, single morning while mama is trying to fill water bottles, pack five snacks, three lunches and finish matt's homework before the shoe battles begin.) we are still adjusting but he is working so hard and i am so proud of him!

 a week later, jack and ben started their three-day-a-week (yippee) nursery school. no tears from these guys either

until the stay days began...was rough couple of days

they stay until 2:45 twice a week. they seem to love it now that they are adjusted to the time

and their school "works" too. they fall into their beds on school days. if only we could chain them to their beds at night...

even with all this school, we have plenty of free time to fill.

so matt and some friends started the unofficial nature club after finding some owl bones in the bushes.

and we still play, play, play all day  

 ben is trying to become master of the universe.

 and my sweetheart jack is finding his sense of humor. he's adorable.

...and ben is wild....

 and they are all fun!