New Year, Same Weird Normal

When the pandemic started, Gabi was in 1st grade and Ethan was in preschool. Their school years didn't finish "normally." Last year, we had a "new normal" of virtual school for 80% of the school year. This year, 2 grades later, we began with masks and uniforms on, walking with our head high into the school building.

Here we go!

Daddy got to drop these two very eager and excited scholars off on the first day.

Gabi and Ethan were very excited that mascot Stormy the Thunderbird was there to greet them on their way inside.

We are so proud of these kiddos' resilience during some pretty strange times. They keep swimming and keep learning and keep smiling.

At the end of the first day, all (including Joey!) were treated to Dairy Queen blizzrds in celebration of making it through on the other side!

Next, it was big Spenceman's turn for his new class! He remained at the same school and moved up to the official PRE-K Woodpeckers class. His teacher Ms. Monica is the first teacher to ever have all three crazy Cohens, and she still likes us! Spencer made his very own crown for the big occasion.


To celebrate Pre-K both ending and beginning, Joey and Spencer were treated to even MORE Dairy Queen! (There seems to be a predictable pattern in this family...)

Twas the night before Kinder, and we wanted a treat - to wish luck to Joey with more sugar to eat!

Have a great school year, everybody!