How are you feeling right now?

Today, I got my kids ready for their registration/ picture day at school. The night before, Erik and I spent hours coloring and styling Kaylee’s hair so she could have a large strip of her favorite color, purple. When we woke up in the morning, the color was even brighter than the night before and highlighted her radiant blue eyes.

So excited to see their new school, Evan and Kaylee were already dressed and eager to go. Kaylee insisted on wearing a purple sweater and a fluffy purple jacket in 80-degree weather because it all went with her new purple hair. To balance the ensemble, she wore beige shorts, beige flats, and flung on her black mini backpack.

Evan wore his brand new camo shirt, which he noted was very silky and comfortable. To show he was dressing up, he wore jeans and even put on his pair of tennis shoes instead of his shark Crocs. Which he pointed out avidly. 

As we walked, Evan and Kaylee got quieter and quieter. Their excitement giving way to nerves. I couldn’t help but think back to those exact same feelings when I went to jr. High for the first time. 

Once we were done registering and taking their pictures, we walked back home hand in hand. “How did you like the look of the place?” I asked.

“It looked awesome, I’m excited to join Band!” Evan exclaimed.

Kaylee remained quiet. “You nervous, Kaylee? It’s okay if you are.” 

“No,” she said, “I’m just excited because they have an art class. I’m thinking of all the things I’m going to make.”

I squeezed both of their hands and could not believe how lucky I was to have such brilliant, beautiful children.