Well... I guess the day is finally here. Hayden started Kindergarten. Yesterday was sort of an orientation where I stayed with him the whole time, which was only an hour. So far, so good!
Just before class started... feeling the butterflies. (Do you love his shirt? He thought it was hilarious.)
And today was the big day where he stayed by himself. He didn't seem nervous today and he was ready to go.
Lining up with the class and ready to go in. He didn't even look back. At this point I realized how far he's really come. Last year I had a really hard time getting him to preschool without crying.
And I did surprisingly well too... I watched him go inside and was just fine. But then I had to walk away and leave my boy and the waterworks started. I keep thinking through his whole life so far. He is my first experience of motherhood, and we've had to figure it out together. Watching him grow up has been amazing, and now it's slightly painful to see him become so much more independent and not need his mama so much. Sometimes I just want to stop time so I can just enjoy what I have now, but where would we be without any growth? He's got such a bright future ahead of him!
5 comments:
Aw Erin. This was a sweet post.
It seems like everyone's kids are starting school this year. I feel so left out! I'm glad everything is going smoothly so far! He'll still need you, don't worry! Plus you have two more at home!
That's exciting! Way to go Hayden!! I like the idea of an "orientation" day. We didn't have that - it could REALLY help out timid kids.
I put Claire on the bus today. I hope she got to school fine! :)
Oh Erin, I am so glad things went so well for Hayden. He really has come along way. SO EXCITING!
I think it's a great idea that they have the parents come with them their first day of school. Personally, I think it's just as good for the mom's as it is for the kids. :)
Just wanted to say hi and let you know I read your blog and I love the updates! How is hayden doing in school?
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