First Day of School!

Tuesday, September 6, 2011 was Will’s first day of school.  He is in 4K Monday through Friday during the morning session.  It’s really very much like the old fashioned half day kindergarten.  He takes the bus in the morning at 8:10.  We pick him up when school is done because the return bus trip would be over an hour long.  He loves feeling like a big kid, loves his teacher, and REALLY loves getting chocolate milk every day at snack time!

I could tell Wyatt was pretty sad the first week without his brother all day (except on Mondays and Thursdays when they are together in the afternoon) but I think they actually play a lot better now when they are together.  There are less wrestling/pushing/shoving/yelling matches and a lot more invitations to play with each other and even some acts of kindness!

Tuesday can also be considered Jeff and my first days of school since a LOT has changed since we were in school.  We are getting a crash course of how everything works, what to do and what NOT to do, like packing graham crackers with peanut butter for Will’s snack on his first day.  A few days later, the teacher sent home her weekly newsletter about what the kids are doing in class.  She stated that kids can bring a snack to eat with their milk but due to severe peanut allergies in the class, refrain from anything with peanuts or peanut butter…OOPS!  But at least I read her newsletter before I sent Will to school with peanut and raisin trail mix the next day! 

I’m also the room parent for Mrs. Fisher’s 4K class – which is something I’m still learning as well.  Somehow, like coaching his Tball team this summer, I got roped into volunteering.  I mentioned I was interested and would like to know more, the next thing I know, I’m officially assigned!  Oh well!

 

When the bus came, Will didn't even give us a second glance or hug, just hopped on the bus!

Will and his bus driver

Bye Will! See you in a few hours!