This year I have two fifth grade girls at TCA Central! Sisters in two different classes in the same grade. They are a stellar duo for sure. This will be their first year at school together. I'm excited to see what new adventures that will bring.
Now for the first time ever, my three girls get to go to the same school (though Megan is at a different campus for Jr. High). Haley gets to introduce all her friends to her sister Cassidy. I'm super excited that they get to have this together. I think as a blended family, anytime we can bond the family together is beneficial to us as a family unit. It's so hard when some kids have two home and some stay with us all the time to keep us bonded together as a family. Unity as school will help our home greatly.
The bonus for our duo is they have different teachers. They couldn't be any more different but yet they are super close. Even their uniform choices differ. Haley want to wear shorts all year (that is if I'll let her) and Cassidy doesn't want a single pair of shorts but wants to wear the plaid skirts all year. Haley likes the polo shirts and Cassidy wants button ups. Haley is petite and one of the shortest in her class whereas Cassidy is one of the tallest but not the tallest (about which she is really happy). Haley would read all day if we let her and punishments have included not being able to read. Cassidy would listen to music all day if we let her and her taste in music is quite eclectic. They like different colors, different clothes and even different foods.
In fact, they hardly have a thing in common. But there last night before school started after we put them to bed, Dad had to go remind them it was bed time and time to be quiet...twice! They giggle and laugh after lights out nearly every night. They make up silly games that I couldn't begin to understand but they know all the rules. They share secrets and though they occasionally ask when they are going to get their own room, I don't think they would actually like being separated.
So the first day of fifth grade times two is off to a great start. One of the best things they discovered is that Haley's best friend Aulora has a sister that is coming to TCA for the first time too & she is also in 5th grade & is in Haley's class. So tonight...we already have our first sleep over of the year (and they brought their older sister as well who is Megan's age). So yes, week one is over (or at least the first day & a half) and we have six giggling girls, 4-5th graders & 2-7th graders. I hope this is the beginning a some beautiful friendships. My favorite part is they only live a half mile away!
As for this year, I pray over all my kiddos. I pray they enjoy their teachers. I pray they make great friends this years. I pray for their safety on the school grounds. I pray they excel in all they can at school. I pray they have a healthy year. Most of all, I pray Haley & Cassidy enjoy being together...yet separate and I pray this unites them and bonds them together as members of our family.
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| Cassidy's First day of School |
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| Haley's First day of School |
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| Even though it wasn't Megan's 1st day...had to get the 3 girls under the tree |
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| Outside their classroom anxiously waiting to go inside. |
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| Haley with her wonderful teach Ms. Holcomb (Megan had her in 3rd grade) |
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| Cassidy with her teach Ms. Beach...they're both new to TCA this year! |
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| Dad with Cassidy! |
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| Dad with Haley...holding her up to make her a bit taller. |
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