I am not a fan of back to school. I hated the first day of Kindergarten last year and I am already hating the first day of first grade, which is tomorrow. I am so thankful that Adam loves school so much. That makes it a little easier for me, but I am really not looking forward to him being gone all day long. Eric keeps laughing at me because I am worried about the silliest things....what if he can't find his class or the lunchroom, what if he can't open his bag of chips, what if he gets hungry, what if he doesn't understand something. All valid but irrational concerns, I know. I can't help it, I am a mother. My neighbor didn't help me at all by reminding me that he would now be with his teacher more than he is with me. That almost made me pull him out of school right then and there!
I was able to say family prayer tonight, which is better than last year. I couldn't say it because I knew I would sob through the whole thing. He is so eager to find his old buddies from Kindergarten and he is dying to play at recess. We went to school today to find his classroom and meet his teacher. He will be in Mrs. Riley's class and he is thrilled to have his own little desk. From the looks of their classroom, it should be a fun year for him.
Adam and Mrs. Riley
Standing next to his star where all his artwork will be displayed.
Their classroom has a western theme. Adam and Tessa got their pictures on the saddle in the reading corner.
Since we just got back from our trip last night, I didn't have a lot of time to plan back to school activities, but we squeezed in a few fun things. Adam helped me make a "Back to School" centerpiece for dinner with all of his new school supplies. I figured that would be a fun way to give them to him.
We packed his very first school lunch. I told him he could have whatever he wanted. He picked a peanut butter and honey sandwich, Cheetos, grapes, cookies, and ice cold water. He is so excited about his "Cars" lunchbox and thermos.
We made our traditional back to school pencil cake for dessert!
Mamma called to wish Adam good luck on his big day as a 1st grader.
Before bed, Eric gave Adam a father's blessing, we had family prayer and I read Adam, "The Night Before First Grade".
I can't believe my baby is a 1st grader. Since having 3 kids, I have thought a lot about my slower days when it was just me and Adam. I will always be so thankful for the time he and I had together. It is amazing how much busier life gets the more kids you have. He is such good little boy and such a good helper to me. I am going to miss the noise of his cars racing and his basketball hoop bouncing during the day.
First grade....here he comes!!
