On August 10th, our home officially moved into a new stage- school age years. Jonah, our sweet-hearted first born was anxiously up at 6 am to start this new adventure. As his mama, I was less eager for him to begin. I was sad to lose so many hours of the day with my buddy, but also excited for my super social guy to get to learn in an environment that I knew he would thrive in.
Oddly enough, one of the hardest things for me with him going was the thought of him having lunch without me. I was afraid of him not knowing how to open his own yogurt, or eat his veggies before the dessert, or not have enough time to finish his sandwich, let alone the other items (none of these have ever been a problem by the way... Apparently Jonah is capable of eating lunch without me!). In order to ease the transition for both of us, with the help of a cutter, I cut his sandwich out in the shape of the Millennium Falcon. Jonah thought it was super special and it really did make me feel better too. :) We also still send notes in his lunches, which I don't see ever stopping. Sorry, high school Jonah.
We tried not to hype things up too much and create nervousness for him, so Jonah picked out his own outfit. In retrospect, a little guidance probably wouldn't have hurt. :) Go Big Red!
Jonah's classroom. The lady standing in the back middle is his teacher, Mrs. Sweetman. She is wonderful! I'm so thankful for Jonah to have such a great teacher in his first year!
A nervous smile sitting in his seat for the first time. This was followed by me trying not to hug him for a fourth time and holding back tears. So proud of him! The boy with his head turned sitting to Jonah's left is Maddox, his best Kindergarten buddy.
After we walked home, Abby, not sure what the big deal was, was insistent on her turn for the picture. Ta da! (Note: she also dressed herself.) :)
This is Jonah just after being picked up. He loved it! He loved his first day of Kindergarten and he's loved every day since. I still miss having him around, but so far this new stage in our home has been great. Jonah is proving that he can venture a little farther out in the world and even thrive doing it.
