nicholas is now an official jk'er

FIRST DAY POEM

Every one has a "first day"

When they feel sad and all alone.

It can be so scary

When you're out on your own.

Take my hankie, dry your tears.

You'll find lots of things to do

And you'll probaly make new friends.

I promise we'll be together

When the school day ends.

Here comes the teacher,

Blow your nose and be brave.

Come on now wipe your eyes,

This is no way to behave.

"Well, good morning Teacher.

We really must beg your pardon.

No, MOMMY doesn't always act this way.

But it's my first day of "KINDERGARTEN" !!!

On Monday, Nicholas officially began school....Junior Kindergarten! I don't think I have to say to those Moms that have had this experience in the past or even this same year, how very difficult it seems to be to let go. Even though you are so very excited for them and how they are going to thrive and become even more their own individuals, you just can't help but shed some tears and worry that they will be alright.

Johnathon, Shane and I were there to send our little munchkin off...and he went happily after some smooches and hugs although with some hesitation as to 'what to do'. He did his nervous foot shuffle off to the playground and watched the other little boys and girls. Then the bell went and they all lined up to begin their first day! Nicholas was towards the back of the line, holding hands with a couple other children and they walked in together. So adorable! Man, I am such a wimp...I am all choked up sitting here writing this.

Today, his second day, I was really no better at letting go. But I know how much he loved his first day....aside from his fear of toilet flushers (which he did hold going potty until late afternoon...ugh) and not really getting how to sit cross-legged (we have practiced and perfected that feat!). He made some new friends although we did have to have a conversation about that after he asked me if it was alright for him to be friends with girls! lol. Too precious. Apparently, Megan and Jessica weren't so keen on playing rocks with him at break.

After picking him up the first day, I had to tend to some business in the office so Nicholas asked to sit just outside the door in the club chairs there. I kept turning to check on him and there he is, chatting up one of the other teachers. I could hear him asking her "So, how was your day today?" and "Did you do anything interesting" ... hehehe... and the teacher was chatting away and looking to me with the biggest smile on her face. Charming little guy..

We purchased a new camcorder over the weekend but I am nowhere near any capability with it other than turning it on and doing a basic video. I did capture some video on his first day but uh, I'm still trying to get it on here so that will have to be added later. I love this little thing though....smaller than my hand!