The only thing constant is change

Seems like that is my mantra as of late. This school year was a big change in the Frandsen girls lives, both hitting major milestones. Both doing it full of anticipation and excitement.

Bailey is no longer an elementary student, she is now officially a middle school student. Although this was exciting for her, she has had a lot to adjust to, such as no longer having a home room, moving to classrooms all day long. So far she has done a great job, even with her injured finger. Go Bailey, rock the 6th grade! These are the only pictures I can get, I am not allowed to walk her to class anymore. Sniff, sniff.
McKenna is now officially an elementary school student. Kindergarten is the word of the week. She is a big girl, especially now that she rides the big bus. I don't like putting her on the big bus and the only reason we are trying it is because one, Bailey is on it too; two, Mark is deploying and it will help me out a great deal; and three, she wants to try it. I always wanted my kids to have the yellow school bus experience, but it will not happen here. It is the big German transportation buses.
McKenna has come a long way from clinging to us 90% of the days she was in Sure Start to now saying on her first day, "Mom, I'm a big girl now, you don't have to walk me in". My response, "Of course you are a big girl". In my head, "No, no, nooooo, you are still my baby and I'm going to hold on kicking and screaming". I put her on that bus, but then drove to school to meet that bus to make sure she got where she needed to go. I got eye rolling but then was rewarded with a hug.
We found flat McKenna on our walk to class
What did they get for breakfast on the big day?? Oatmeal, (because I'm a mom and the dietitian in me made me do it), but I topped it off with strawberry and mango compote with whipped cream!