After a year of homeschooling, Mother and Children went their seperate ways, for 6 hours and 19 minutes anyway. The morning started at 5:30 am when a nervous Savanna joined me in bed sobbing nervously over 5th grade math. Dad gave Savanna and Golden blessings at 6:00 am, headed out the door to Irvine, and Savanna and Golden dressed in their new school fashions, feasted on fresh raspberries and bagels with cream cheese, and had back-packs on by 7 am. I finally asked them to wait outside. Golden was letting out horrific squeals all the way.
We decided to drive for the first day. Although we were quite early, we had to park a block from the school. This gave us time to relax and gather our wits before entering the play area with the masses of children and teachers holding signs with room numbers. I sent Savanna on her apprehensive way, and walked Golden to his classroom. He was a little nervous and started to cry, but gathered himself impressively quickly. I introduced him to the boys and told them he was a little nervous because it was his first day. One of the boys helpfully suggested that if it was his first day, he should go to Kindergarten first, and another admitted he was a little nervous as well. After hugs and goodbye kisses, I couldn't resist peeking through the window of Savanna's class to make sure she didn't look too uncomfortable. She appeared to be smiling! And she was raising her hand!
I drove home, and as I entered the front door, the silence ripped my heart. I couldn't help but count-down to the end of their day. But their wonderful stories on the walk home and their cheerful voices reminded me that we were going to do just fine.
6 comments:
Such a cute story! It made me remember my first day of school when I was little. It put a smile on my face!
Sorry, I should have read this first. I'm sure they'll love it and be the smartest kids in class!
The first day I sent Nain back to school after homeschooling, actually the first week or so, it seemed like school lasted FOREVER--give me my stinkin kids back already! What a long day it is. I've gotten used to it, but I'm happy to say that I do at least get rather pieved if the bus is late bringing them home.
When did you start calling Cole by his first name? Which I love by the way!
Kristina
Welcome to the blogging world! I have quickly become an addict.
I'm so proud of your lttle ones just jumping right back in, and you too. I know it's hard to let them out of arm's reach. I am nowhere near ready to let Norah sleep in her own room! Thank goodness I've got a few years to prepare myself for when she starts school!
Awwww, what a great story. It reminds me of you, me, Jason & Wade waiting out in front of your house for the bus- all dressed in our spanking new school clothes:)
I love ya'll! It is very cool you are starting a blog and cool Savannah and Cole are going to school. I know it is not easy but I am excited to hear about yours and their adventures.
Love and Peace
Jamie
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