Today was the first day of Kindergarten! We were up bright and early, even though we had done everything the night before. We were ready! You looked so handsome in your khaki shorts and light blue polo all tucked in with a belt. We had to park a long way away; lots of other first day kindergartners too! You walked eagerly up to the front doors of Stockwell, stopping of course for a few photos. Once we got in the school, you started getting that deer in the headlights look. It was all so overwhelming, but we found your classroom and got your lunchbox put away and hung up your backpack. We found your desk, and got you situated with your little coloring project. I could tell you were very anxious, as I took a few proud shots of you sitting at your first real school desk. Your chin quivered a little, and I knew that was my sign to get out of dodge, before we were both sobbing. We stopped by the cafeteria for the moms' "Boo Hoo Breakfast" and Shelby, JuJu, and I had some juice and donuts. On our way out, we peeked in your room, and it looked like y'all were listening to a story. You looked more relaxed and were listening attentively. Amazingly there were no tears. That is until I got home and read this:
The First Day
I gave you a little wink and smile
As you entered the room today.
For I know how hard it is to leave
And know your child must stay.
You've been with him for five years now
And have been a loving guide,
But now, alas, the time has come
To leave him at my side.
Just know that as you drive away
And tears down your cheeks may flow
I'll love him as I would my own
And help him learn and grow.
For as a parent, I too know
How quickly the years do pass
And that one day soon it will be my turn
To take my child to class.
So please put your mind at ease
And cry those tears no more
For I will love him and take him in
When you leave him at my door.
(View the pictures starting at him in front of the sign and go counter-clockwise)
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