THE FIRST DAY

Okay, for everyone who has kids already in school I am sure this is no big deal to you BUT it was a big deal for me today. Brayden was off to school today-true just a P4 program but still everyday all day at a real school-no longer the church run program. Brayden was all ready for the day, no nerves-his comment to Ron this morning was that he was REALLY excited about school because of a marble maze that he could play with. We left the house on time only to realize I didn't have our parking sticker, so after rushing back to the house and then racing to school we thankfully made it there on time and without meeting any police (and as usual Ron was right...we really didn't need it the first day-oh, well). We all got to attend a special first day assembly. All the Elementary teachers were introduced and we were lead in some singing. I think I would have made it through just dropping Brayden off before the tears started but hearing all the children sing the chorus's and seeing all the excitement of the teachers I had a pretty hard time keep the tears at bay. After saying some pledges and receiving some updates and reminders we were all dismissed. Brayden led the way and would have ran to his classroom if he was allowed. He walked right into his class and went right to the rug, no goodbyes-he was all business. Yes, I did smother him a little but it is just such a hard thing to leave your child for most of the day in some one elses care! I love my time with kids-yes all the crying, fighting, yelling-today that was all forgotten.

Well, he had a great day and was actually able to tell me a couple things other than recess that he got to do-an improvement from last year. I missed him a bunch but I know this is only the start of the growing progress of his life.

This pictures still about makes me cry!

My big boy-still my little guy!

Off to the first day Chapel

Waiting for class to begin-no sweat for him and his little buddy Hudson.