Well I survived the first day of 1st grade. Yesterday my oldest son started school. There was a lot of excitement
and nervousness in the air. We had been going to an alternative program
at another school for Kindergarten but since there were going to be dismantling
the program we decided to move him into our neighborhood elementary
school for 1st grade. The best part about this new school is that we
can walk or ride bikes! Drop off went well. JB
came with me so we could all see him off together. He seemed to do fine
until we got into his class line. All of a sudden I could see the look
of fear on his face. I asked him if he was nervous and he gave me a
quick nod of the head. I gave him one last hug, the bell rang, he went
inside, and I cried. All in all he said he had a great day. When I
asked him how recess went he said he had fun but that he didn't have
anyone to play with. This broke my heart. All the kids already know
each other because they went to Kindergarten together last year. So he
is the new kid on the block. He had so many great friends at his last
school I think it is hard for him to be on the outside now. So here we
are on the second day. I am hoping he has better luck breaking into
some friendship circles today.

We also had a preschool open
house for Sal yesterday. That was quite exciting. I can't say that I
was thrilled about the room. It was stark and cold but in their defense
it is a brand new program at the school and this will be the first
class so I know I need to give it some time. He starts up in a few
weeks. He went zooming right off to play though. No shyness in that kid.

So
all in all we survived the first day. Lots of paper work to fill out,
new school handbooks to read and lots of prayers that everything goes
well for him this year.