School days: Gr. 1

age: 6

year in school: 3rd

grade: 1

class: 1-2 split

so this is what grade one feels like.

i'm an old pro...

no tears, not even choking them back.

i got a hug when the bus came, but that's the way it is with my boy.  

he even hugged his sister.

he cheered and danced around when he realized school would be happening when he woke in the morning.

he fell asleep quite quick.

i couldn't sleep.

*it may have been the tea i downed right before bed*

i kept thinking about this school year.

he would be grade 1 in a 1, 2 split class.

what will the scary grade twos be like?

he will be in recess with the rest of the school.

what will the scary grade 2-8s be like in the yard?  

i haven't met his teacher..

i haven't seen his class..

will he know where to go when he gets off the bus?  

will he like his teacher? 

will she encourage him, love him?  

will he be confident this year with older kids in the class, or will he be shy and nervous again?  

will i like his teacher?  

will he stand up for kids who are picked on? 

will he be picked on?  

will he pick on others?

why did i have to drink the tea?  

i could have been asleep a lot earlier.

maybe.

guess i'm not an old pro.

he does know one of the grade 2 kids, he's good friends with him, 

so that was an encouragement for me.

this morning he woke, 

had breakfast, 

we read a devotion together, 

prayed, 

brushed teeth, 

fed the cat, 

got dressed

 played for 10 minutes

got ready to go outside: raincoat and boots.

took his first day of school photos, 

brought out the compost for me

played while we waited for the bus, 

hugged me, 

hugged his sister, 

grabbed my hand when the bus came

*the tears threatened* 

and we walked to the door together.  

and off he went.

*i just realized...*

I forgot to wave goodbye as the bus drove away!

oh my little boy, 

i'm sorry i forgot.  

i was talking with your sister.

i always wave bye to you.

and either blow you a kiss or stick my tongue out at you...

i'm sorry, you were probably looking out the window at me

mommy loves you,

you sweet, crazy kid. 

have a super great day at school today.

you will do amazing.

you will make more friends.

you will be loved.

you are creative, 

smart, 

fun, 

cute, 

encouraging...

you are in grade one now.

looking forward to cuddle time with you when you get home.