Is it really September and already time to go back to school?
Henry started preschool on September 8. He's in the 4's class, he knows that his class is the oldest in the school and I think it makes him feel pretty cool. I remember feeling that way in 5th grade, and then in eighth and of course super cool as a senior. His teachers are Miss Jill and Miss Marcia. Miss Jill is tall and blonde and super sweet. He loves that she's so tall. When referring to his teachers he calls her the "tall one". He goes four mornings a week for 2 1/2 hours.
This is the only one I have of both boys on Henry's first day. They're waiting to ride the elevator to the 2nd floor. The sweet joys of being back to school.
Henry's dog backpack that Grandma Bug (Sandi) made for him. He chose this as his back-to-school bag.
He found his coat hook, washed his hands and happily marched right into his classroom.
His first day went great! He loved every minute of it. He just finished his second full week back to school. So far his favorite things about his class have been seeing his friends from last school year, going outside to write his name with sidewalk chalk, anticipating his first ever field trip and regaling me every day at 11:30 when I pick him up with the tales of woe of the children who got moved to "red" (and didn't earn their sticker). Those stickers are a big deal!
Truthfully his first day was harder for me; William and I went to the zoo and I missed him. Dropping him off that first day made kindergarten feel so near. Part of me wants to keep him with me, to hold on tight and not let go. I know that's not the plan though. God has bigger plans for Henry. Of course I want to see him grow and learn and discover and explore. I think this year I'll be watching him do more of those things independent of me. When I picked him and he told me about some of the adventures of his first morning I beamed with pride. I loved having him back in my arms and taking him home in our van; but I'm so proud of him that he's becoming this sweet little independent person.
4 comments:
So, so sweet - I remember the day (night!) he was born and now he's such a big, handsome boy! (btw, love those shorts :-)).
We are using our Grandma Sandi puppy backpack for school, too!
Oh, Henry! Such a handsome FOUR year old boy. He is a bundle of fun and sweetness, and I can't believe he's in the 4s class now. LOVE these pictures of him on his first day. So special with your porch in the background.
I can only imagine how difficult it is to watch him walk into his classroom by himself. I read in that Wild Things book that the process of letting go for a mother begins at birth. It made me cry, but it's true. You and Patrick are doing a wonderful job with your boys, and it's evident in their personalities.
Love you!
Erica
Love the pictures. I'm so glad he is enjoying preschool. It is great when the want to go and are having a good time with friends and teachers. Have fun being able to spend a little one on one with William. We loved visiting with you all,
love ya,
Sandi
Oh Christina! I tear up reading this because it's an all to familiar tale at our house as well. Even though Kaylee's at MCC everyday I still rationalize it as pre-school, Kindergarten seems like college to me. While I know she will love it next fall I can't help but want to slow this next year down as much as possible. You know that Wal-Mart commercial where the mom takes her daughter to college...forget about it! :)
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