Alex had his first *real* day of kindergarten yesterday, as last week was just the orientation and testing. We were rushed to get there on time as I had Alex dressed for a cool day (like the day before), but as soon as went outside, realized it was nice. Alex had to hurry and change his shirt to not be hot. I ended out driving him to get there on time so I wouldn't have to worry about keeping him focused on our quick walk to school. Because I had the baby in the car and couldn't get a close parking spot - Alex was left a little to his own devices to find the right line for his class. By the time I parked and went in to help him, another mom told me she showed him the right class. I asked her how she knew which class he was in, and she said he told her. So, I felt terrible about not being there to help him, but he seemed to do just fine on his own. He went right in without looking back for me. I'm proud of his independence.
Aidan was of course all smiles to have his mom all to himself. Just kidding - he didn't notice as he slept the whole time Alex was gone - which was a nice break for me - I
almost didn't know what to do.
Kindergarten must have worn Alex out - when he got home, he wanted to take a "little rest" on the couch. Before I knew it, he was asleep - and there was no waking him. He was cozy with his thumb and his favorite night-night blanket.
I can't believe my little tiger is in school. I did get a little sad thinking that now that he's started kindergarten - it's just going to keep going for the next 13 years! I have loved our time together and miss my little friend when he's gone.
Aidan was of course all smiles to have his mom all to himself. Just kidding - he didn't notice as he slept the whole time Alex was gone - which was a nice break for me - I almost didn't know what to do.
4 comments:
Your post made me cry. I think I understand how you feel. I got a little veklempt when Micah had his first day of pre-school.
That is so sweet. It's still hard to see my kids go off to school each year and they are in 5th and 3rd grade.
Don't you love the moments when they're asleep (the little ones that is). It helps to have a moment to yourself to realize how wonderful and sweet they are....and then makes you miss them terribly when they're gone.
I cannot imagine what it will be like to send my boys to school- and that day is almost here!
I LOVED seeing you in UT and was so tickled that you made the effort. Thank you.
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Enjoy that time with your handsome Aiden. What a gift to have time with him too...
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