Kindergarten 101

 

Carter has his first day of Kindergarten today. He goes all day every other day (so Monday, Wednesday, Friday one week than Tuesday, Thursday the next week). I don't know who thought of that schedule but we will make it work. I have been very anxious about this day for a long time now. I keep telling myself these are normal feelings and every parent (mom) goes through this. My two biggest fears were drop off and pick up. Would he know where to go? Would he find his friends on the playground? Would he sit by himself at lunch? Would he know what our car looks like when I pick him up? Would he be a good student? All of these questions I have been stressing over the last few weeks.
This is the one more step to independance. He is growing up so fast and it blows my mind. He is my side kick. I go to him for everything and he is always so willing and eager to help me. I am truely excited for him to start this new adventure though. I am excited for the structure it will bring to our home. I am excited to watch him learn and grow. He is going to be a great student and I am so happy for him.
p.s. who thought it was a good idea to give the parents a poem called The First Day, its about letting go and how his teacher will love him and take him in when I leave him at her door? Talk about a tear jerker. I read that last line and burst into tears.  It was very emotional for me to watch him walk away and be totally ok with it! I am a baby I know but it was sure tough. Nothing can prepare you for that moment.

 

One of Carter's friends from our ward. They are in the same class together!

 

It is just hitting me how much he is really growing. It has been a lot of firsts for us these last few weeks. He lost his first tooth. He lost it when Sean and I went backpacking and his Uncle Jeff pulled it out. I am just realizing that there is a big part of his life that I am no longer going to be a part of.

Another big highlight. We finally bought the boys bunk beds so Carter is also getting to sleep in a big boy bed. I know he is 6 and that probably should have happened a long time ago but we haven't really had the need. He had loved sleeping in the toddler bed and hasn't really needed anything bigger. But as the family has continued to grow and needs change, we realized Carter can't stay small forever. He is also very excited to have a big bed to sleep in and even more excited that he get the top bunk! Too many changes for now. I just wish time could stop in its tracks. I just have to figure out how to enjoy all the moments and not waste any of the time I have with my buddy! Love you tons Carter.