Sam's busy day is all over. It started with a big breakfast of blueberry pancakes, scrambled eggs and sausage. A breakfast of kindergarteners. Then it was off to the Apple store with dad. Home in time for lunch and off to school!!
He looked so little standing on the magic line that leads right into the big yawning doors that look like they are going to swallow him whole. And they did. For 3 1/2 hours. Alina cried all the way home wanting "her Sam". She had some daddy time and then a nap.
4:12 came and went. 4:20 came and went. Ed and I stood out at the end of the driveway, then into the road, then back into the driveway. Back and forth we went, escaping the cars driving by. Smiling at all the bus drivers passing as though they knew what we were waiting for (we live across from the high school, so all the buses pass our house before going into the school at the end of the day). Standing, each with a camera in our hands. Waiting.
4:30 we saw the yellow flashers. Then the red flashers. The little stop sign flipped out from the side of the bus. Out came the next door neighbor. Next was our turn. Yellow, then red, then the squeeking of the long doors and out he came.
Big smile on his face. The bus driver was smiling too. We were told that when he got on the bus at school he said, "Are you SURE you know where I live?". I think he's in with the bus driver. He gave dad a hug. Mom was passed by, but that's ok. He smiled all the way to the steps. We sat on the steps and he told us about his day. He was so excited that he got to see the gym. And the playground. His two favorite areas.5:00 the phone calls started. Nana and Papa. Grandma. Aunt Sue. He told them all that his teacher said he gets to come back tomorrow. He can not wait.
He had dinner choice tonight as it was his special day. He chose mac and cheese with hot dogs mixed in. Not on the side mind you. Mixed in. So to the store I headed for mac and cheese. It was devoured.
I think he'll like school. I'm sure the newness will wear off and he won't be as excited going into 5th or 6th grade. I'll take his excitment now though. And every day here after.
oh...and just a side note to those who have kids younger than school age. Don't be surprised when you get the 1st fundraiser packet home in the backpack on the first day of school. Entertainment book for $25 anyone? :)
10 comments:
Fun, fun fun!! Now my question is...do you scrapbook??
So fun! He is so cute and so grown up. :) Good job Mom!
YAY--what a fun first day of school. What's the Apple store? To by an apple for the teacher? Sam's dinner also sounds delish--hot dogs mixed in, got it--will put it on next week's menu.
So cute! It's fun to read a parent's perspective, as I see it from the other side of the "yawning doors!" I'm so glad he had such a fun day (and I mena, who WOULDN"T with all that fun stuff he got to do!).
Great pictures, they're adorable!
Amelia: I do scrapbook :) I have sam's first year done. I'd do it more if I had a good chunk of time. :)
Thanks Anne. you're so sweet to me.
Jenna: that makes total sense of it being the fruit apple, but it was the computer apple. :) I'll send you the recipe I used. It's all in one pot, so only one dish to wash. It's great.
Hi Hillary! Love your new pic. Is that from the Eifle Tower? You're right. Who wouldn't want to go back to such a fun time! I know I would!
Yeah! I love his excitement for school and the action shot of him getting off the bus! :)
Wow, he looks like he had a blast. I love how he asked the bus driver if he knows where he lives. That's awesome. Thinking ahead ;-)
Heather: We were the crazy parents, each armed with a camera waiting at the end of the driveway. He kept saying that his teacher told him he gets to come back the next day. He LOVES school and can't wait for Monday to roll around.
Maki: sometimes he thinks ahead too much. Like every morning the first question out of his mouth is, "Mom? What are we having for dinner tonight?"
He's so sweet....
thanks. i think so too. :)
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