A year ago, you couldn't sleep for nervousness over starting school and the changes that would bring. You got up early, excited, scared, unsure about what the day would bring. You fingered your breakfast, not really wanting to eat, in too much of a hurry to get your clothes on and get on with your day, your new 'life' as a kindergartner. You walked up to the school, anxious and excited, clutching your papa's hand the whole way, wanting to go but not quite ready to let go. You wavering confidence was adorable and oddly reassuring. On the playground, waiting for the bell to ring and your new class to start, you became confident and reassured that kindergarten would be fun and you would make friends. The walk into kindergarten was easy and exciting, as long as you were holding my hand.
Today you began first grade. There was no nervousness, no fright, and the doubts you had about being able to handle first grade were fleeting. The day couldn't begin early enough for you. 
You inhaled your breakfast,
threw on your clothes,
and waited by the door impatiently.
For an hour.
You didn't walk up to school, so much as you ran, your little brother chasing behind you.
The walk to class was more like a swagger, and there was no time to hold hands.
You inhaled your breakfast,threw on your clothes,
and waited by the door impatiently.
For an hour. You didn't walk up to school, so much as you ran, your little brother chasing behind you.
The walk to class was more like a swagger, and there was no time to hold hands.When it came time for class to start, you sat patiently
,raised your hand,
and let the whole room know you were there and ready to get down to the very serious business that is first grade. You are such an incredible little boy.
I'm so excited to see what this year has in store for you, and you for it!
Love,
Mama
1 comment:
i love this. i wish i'd seen it on his actual b'day. i'm so behind!
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