I didn't want to wait this long, but with the first day, really week, of school comes a whole new schedule packed with so many Back to School time adjustments. The first is getting two U8's ready each day, including hair, teeth, tummy and backpack. Not to mention the newfound love each has for tying their own shoes, not once or twice but at least three times before we head for the door.
The first day was great! Kaylynn was so excited! (Ethan could take it or leave it really. He has my morning syndrome; doesn't come alive until after 9:00 a.m. and that's only with a solid 8-10 hours of sleep!) Dad was able to come, too! He surprised us all when he got in the car with us. He made arrangements with work to go in late!
Our school does a good job of previewing "Life in Kindergarten." About 2 weeks before, each student meets the teacher for the Kindergarten Assessment. Kaylynn did a fabulous job! I didn't have any doubts. So the first day she got right into the routine. Hang up backpack, name tag in cubby, to the floor...now it's straight to group time at her table. On the second day she came home with a "Love Ball" for helping a classmate. (Ethan's Kindergarten teacher called them "Warm Fuzzies!" So cute....Friday's big event is the Treasure Chest. Not sure what it all means, but I'll find out soon enough!
Ethan had a gloomy first day. He had pretty good smile, but you could tell he was feeling terrible. Some kind of throat infection...went to the nurses office ON THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL! He stayed the whole day, his teacher said he was in a daze the whole day, poor guy. So, Day 2 was spent in bed....already doing make-up homework. He learned that staying home sick meant in bed and no Wii. When I went to pick up his homework, the class was playing Dodge Ball, Ethan was so bummed he missed out. He went back the next day! (Even though he only felt marginally better). He certainly won't miss tomorrow. It's Corn Dogs on the hot lunch menu and Root Beer Floats in class to celebrate the end of the first week, two of his favorite things.
okay...tearing up here! I hope your seatbelt is on because these years are going to FLY by... I can't believe how old they look and can hardly wait to hear some school stories! :) Praying for you during this adjustment period and for the many challenges that await. Love you and miss you terribly!
ReplyDeleteWhat a priceless time for both of them! Kaylynn looks as though she took to the class with real authoritey (in the genes?)and confidence. Ethan seems to be at home with his enviroment. Both are so cute...I could just xoxoxoxo 'em both. Good luck Mom with all that has to go on, just to get them out the door. Thanks Dad for being there and taking such great pictures. Love, Gma!
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