First Day Survival

I survived!

I took the day off today as it was the first day of school! Both children are off to school this year. No more waiting for the little big guy! I let both children sleep in, I made cinnamon french toast for breakfast, we ate, got dressed and headed off to school on time! Tomorrow they climb onto the bus, that means no sleeping in and a 40 minute bus ride. Today the little big guy and I walked his sister to her room, 3rd grade, and met her teacher, Mr. E. We found her desk, checked her room out and left her to begin the school year.

Excitement was in the air!

We had to wait for his class time. Our school district starts the Pre-K and Kindergarten students out slow. They need to adjust. They visit their classroom and teacher the first day of school, followed by two half-days. Next Monday they start full days. He was a little disappointed as he wanted to stay the whole day. He was upset all day. He was mean - not himself. I tried to improve his mood. We went home, made chocolate chip cookies and spent time together. Then we went to daycare, cookies in hand, to see his big sister get off the bus with her best friend. I survived ~ he did not. As I write this, the tired little big guy sleeps on our bed. He is exhausted. All that excitement and his allergies are in full swing. So he sleeps.

I survived today but I am in panic mode as tomorrow and Friday he will ride the big yellow school bus ALONE - not with his sister. I know the school bus drivers will take care of him but I am worried. Stressing big time! Another hurdle for me ~ uugh, I did so well today. What if he falls off the bottom step on the bus? After all, it is a huge step for such little legs. Ok, trying not to panic...they won't let him get off the bus unless they see his daycare provider at the end of her driveway. The stop is on a busy main road too - more panic. I will relax once I have received her call and I talk to my little big guy about his second day of school.

Already, tomorrow is long!