Class of ...? Scary.
The night before kindergarten started we went to open house. Who wouldn't love a school with a giant ice cream in front?
ok, now there are a lot of pictures of Isaac. And James.
So we got to visit his classroom and drop of school supplies, which was super stressful by the way. Oh my heck, bringing bags and bags of supplies and finding the right places to put all of them...and worrying about Isaac's name not being labeled on anything...and getting homework which we didn't do that night...and trying to find the cafeteria and the art room and the music room and the library...all while trying not to look too much like an idiot...
Isaac was happy with his school --because he got a little treat bag at his desk and ice cream outside and a chance to tour/sit in a school bus.
So then today was the big day. Isaac woke up early so excited and ready to go. He wanted to see what was in his lunch box and he got his breakfast of choice--pancakes. Finally it was time to wait for the bus at 7:35. He saw the other kids waiting and got so hyper! He was bouncing around and smiling for everyone.
The other kids were pretty hyper too.
Peter, Brinley, Kai, Hussain, Isaac: bus stop buds
Ok, James, I will pay attention to you too.
The infamous Peter and Brinley. Isaac talks about them all the time.
It was Julianne's first day of preschool. Isaac likes to play getting married with her. They will dance on the sewer manhole and hold hands.
Peter and his family
And then the bus came! Isaac bounded on, first in line, found a seat, and some other kids sat by him. Then we waved to him as he drove off!
Then we jumped in the car to go to his school. The bus beat us, though. (we ran into some traffic.) So by the time I found a parking spot and walked to the school, his bus was pulling out and Isaac was in his classroom. I checked in there and saw him sitting on a rug watching Franklin. (Hey, they watch tv in school?) The teacher said he came in and put his stuff down like it was no big deal and he had done it a million times. Then James and I got a bagel in the library where the counselors assured us they will do anything to help our kids through whatever they are going through.
It was a long day until 3:15, when the bus was supposed to come. And even longer until 3:35, when it finally did come.
And there he is, so happy to see Mom! The first thing he said was, "I missed you, mom!"
He said his favorite part was riding the bus. He went to the library and the book was funny. It cracked him up. It was about a boy who was naughty in kindergarten. He sat by a boy that didn't talk to him at lunch. He played with Brinley at the playground. Brinley made a new friend. He sang BINGO and Twinkle twinkle little star.
My favorite part was that I packed him a sandwich, apple, cheese stick, and cookie for lunch. At home he gets a treat if he eats an apple. So he brought home three apple slices and the cookie. He didn't eat the cookie because he didn't finish his apple. What a sweet, obedient boy he is. As I watched him full of excitement in the morning I felt that this is a joyous time to celebrate the kind of boy Isaac has grown into and the opportunities he has to learn and grow. Now for another day tomorrow!
James had a rough day. He was bored. And full of demands. But we made it through. He still naps so I had two hours to work on a project in the middle of the day. By the way, James is saying the funniest things lately. Yesterday he kept saying, "Mom, I am bigger. I ride the bus." He remembers who Isaac's teacher is and will tell his friends, "And Isaac go to Mrs. Ladd." And some days if he wakes up early enough to catch Blake going to work, he will want to watch Daddy leave and when he says goodbye he will say, "Thank oo for coming our house." And Blake will say, "But I live here, James!"
2 comments:
At least he missed you! I can't believe he wouldn't down the cookie. And James cracks me up. That's hilarious.
I'm so glad he had a great first day.
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