Back to School: 3rd grade

I can't tell you how many times over the past summer that Jeff and I have been so grateful for Jonas! If it wasn't for him, we would be empty nesters and completely unsure of what to do with ourselves. Thankfully, we have another 10 years before that happens! Today Jonas started the 3rd grade. He has vacillated between being excited and utterly dreading it. Haha! I guess that's normal. In those random spare moments over the summer, we did a little back-to-school shopping for a new backpack, a new outfit, and some new shoes. Yesterday, we went to the school to meet his teacher. He has at least two of his good friends in his class (although he's sad that Madden and Winston aren't in his class) and actually gets to sit by one of them. I love that he still wanted me to sign up for all the ways to help out in the class. I know those days will come to an end someday. After meeting his teacher, we grabbed Jeff and went out to dinner. Jonas loves the Magelby's in Springville. That evening, he laid out his clothes for the next day with a little more excitement than dread. This morning, more excitement ebbed from him as he took the obligatory first-day pics. I am excited for him. I hope this is another fun year of school. He is such a good kid and a good student. I can't wait to witness what 3rd grade will bring!