and then she snapped: back to school

There are two kinds of mothers. The kind who don't like back to school, because they are going to miss their kids all day, and the kind who cannot wait so that they can spend more time drinking (coffee) with friends, shopping, and lying around watching trashy tv. You can guess which category I fall into. This year in particular I was so ready for back to school. Summer lasted the perfect amount of time, and the kids were just about to get bored so I was counting the days until they could head off all day to get all tired out, and maybe learn some stuff. We've patiently waited while everybody else in the entire universe went back and then today, finally it was our turn.

I totally stole this idea from Heidi. Then I made it black and white so I could link up with her too. How you like me now, Heidi?? (Don't worry, she loves me).

8th grader and 3rd grader. WHAT? See how this shot compares to previous years' here.

Waiting for the bus...

I can't even tell you how happy thrilled excited ecstatic I am that I don't have to carpool anymore. Seriously.

13 comments:

The ManagementSeptember 5, 2012 at 1:24 PM
enjoy your alone time! :)
AdrienneSeptember 5, 2012 at 2:55 PM
Excellent feet and back pack imitation shot! And I was ALWAYS of the glad they're headed back category!
Bridget LarsenSeptember 5, 2012 at 3:43 PM
Love the BW photo great composition and annonimity
Bridget #12
Ashley HansenSeptember 5, 2012 at 4:23 PM
I LOVE the 2009 shot! The looks on their faces is priceless (especially Camden's)!I'm definitely a "can't wait for school to start" kind of mom. My 3.5 year old starts preschool next Tuesday and I don't know who is more excited, him, or me!
Melissa CameronSeptember 5, 2012 at 5:28 PM
Great pictures - they are very Happy! And I love the B&W one - great tones!

I'm not going to lie - I'm always encouraged to hear Moms talking about being happy about back to school - and needing their girlfriend coffee time - cause as a nanny with no kids of her own - I certainly know that while it will be very very different with my own kids, I'll always want some Me time :)
AnonymousSeptember 5, 2012 at 5:32 PM
Very happy pictures - and I love the B&W one - great tones!

I have to say - I'm always so encouraged to hear moms talk about being excited about back to school! I'm a nanny with no kids of my own - and I know that it will be very very different with my own kids but i also know I'll always want a little ME time :)
AnonymousSeptember 5, 2012 at 5:32 PM
Very happy pictures - and I love the B&W one - great tones!

I have to say - I'm always so encouraged to hear moms talk about being excited about back to school! I'm a nanny with no kids of my own - and I know that it will be very very different with my own kids but i also know I'll always want a little ME time :)
Mommyof2girlz/StephDSeptember 5, 2012 at 6:48 PM
Fabulous captures as always. I am the mom that cries every year on the first day and then wanders around the house like a lost puppy...lol Especially this year since my baby is in Kindergarten :)
Susi_SnapsSeptember 5, 2012 at 8:24 PM
Carpool and car line can suck the life out of you. Glad your kids can take the bus!!! Love that first picture.
MarySeptember 5, 2012 at 10:55 PM
I enjoyed all of your back to school photos. your son looks like he should be going into 6th grade. he is tall and quite handsome. Your daughter is beautiful. it was so neat to go back and see how much they both hav changed over the years.

Mary
MarySeptember 5, 2012 at 10:55 PM
I enjoyed all of your back to school photos. your son looks like he should be going into 6th grade. he is tall and quite handsome. Your daughter is beautiful. it was so neat to go back and see how much they both hav changed over the years.

Mary
HeidiSeptember 5, 2012 at 11:06 PM
I totally do love you. And your kids too. :)
Clare JensenSeptember 27, 2012 at 7:30 PM
looking back on all those old photos are crazy! both your kids look way old and could be models!

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