Well, we've almost made it through 3 days of school and it seems like everyone has adjusted remarkably. The big kids are tired but happy in their classes. On the first day, Jonathan reported that his teacher was, "as grumpy as an old grizzly bear." It took us a moment to realize that he was joking.
The first morning was rough for me. Upon arrival at Jonathan's new school, it became clear that I would not easily find a parking spot, particularly one that would give me enough time to walk him to his class, walk back to the car with Anna and Braden, and get to Anna's school on time. So I ended up dropping Jonathan off with the parking lot attendant. As I drove away, I was really sad about how things had unfolded and after about a mile made the decision that Anna would be a little late on her first day so that we could send Jonathan off properly. We went back to his school and found him all alone on a bench outside the first grade doorway:
His class was lining up right around the corner, but he didn't know. We were able to unite him with his class and best friend who is providentially in his class. After that it was all good.
Anna was only 15 minutes late, and things were just getting stated when she arrived. Responsible Lutherans that they are, we did have a message inquiring after her on the answering machine at home. Anna returns to a loving kindergarten teacher whom she also enjoyed for preschool.
Now my mornings are full of this goofy guy, who is not much of a conversationalist yet. It is strange to think that he won't be in kindergarten for 4 more years. Yet I don't dare wish that time away, because I know it is just around the corner.
1 comment:
It's goggle man to the rescue!!! Glad you were able to make the choice you needed to!
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