They introduced us to the teachers, talked about the curriculum and put in the disclaimer that if you child is currently 4 then they might not really be ready for school yet and you can wait another year; and you would probably know within two weeks if your kid fits into this category. In California the cut off date is December 2nd, Lucas birthday is October 8th... so he more than makes it. But somehow I could not help but feel like they were talking just to me.
Academically Lucas is beyond ready; he is completely excited, but well his ability to sit still sometimes lacks a
So I just tried to push my paranoia aside and enjoy the rest of the evening.
Wednesday was the big day. At 7:00 Lucas was still asleep, I went and woke him up, video camera in tow. Even in his sleepy state he was still excited for school.

Then we were off to school.

"Alex, you don't get to go to school, just I do. You are going to miss me, but I will be home at lunch."
"Mom, I already know; I have to raise my hand."
We had to park far away from the school as everyone was taking their kid into school, but we made it with time to play on the playground. The bell rang and all the kids started lining up... except for Lucas as he was waiting for me.

But I made it. We picked him up at 11:55 and he was happy and smiling and said he had fun. He forgot his lunch box and folder, but he had fun!
Just look at the smile on his face. Thats great!
ReplyDeleteFun memories. Lucas wasn't the only one who forgot his folder. Adam brought the lunch bag home but left the binder with MY homework in his desk.
ReplyDeleteEmily STILL forgets her lunch tote! Sounds like he had a great first day, and you did good too!
ReplyDeleteThat's so awesome Em. I love his comments too. So cute. He seems ready to me. I hope he always loves it!
ReplyDeleteWhat an exciting day! I'm glad it went well for the both of you. It's such a big step starting Kindergarten!
ReplyDeletecan't believe school is already starting!
ReplyDeleteI wish we had half day kindergarten here in Texas. Our kids go from 7:30 until 2:45. I think it is much too long.
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