Today is officially our last day of summer vacation. The boys are not too thrilled. Well, aside from Finn. Finn is actually excited to go back to preschool, but it doesn’t start until Monday. My two elementary school boys aren’t too happy. Everytime I bring up school the oldest gets teary-eyed and almost goes into a panic. He actually threw up this weekend and I’m thinking it was nerves. Now that he knows who his teacher is going to be and which friends are going to be in his class he seems a bit better, not still not thrilled.
The other little ham is all nervous that he might have a lot of “yellow” days. That’s the behavior system in class. Yellow…you’ve been warned. So what are you saying kid? You’re already planning on chatting it up with his friends and not listening? He’s apprehensive about starting but seems excited to see his friends. He’s more of a social butterfly, hence we dubbed him The Mayor.
With the first day of school approaching, it has me thinking about those very first days of school. The first time they entered the world of preschool. Each different in their own way.
Logan – he was a little nervous. However, Logan had take-charge cousin Aidan there with him and he LOVED preschool. Just look at these two. They were excited. The little dynamic duo. He just needed a support system, as he does now. Something familiar.
Then there is Deacon, who just RAN to school he was so excited. He wouldn’t even stop for a before school photo shoot. Nope, just ran off, he had new friends to meet. I barely even got a kiss goodbye.
Then there was Finn. My only child that is excited to go to school this year. This was his first day of preschool. Hiding under the chair.
All these first days are gone but will be followed but other “first days.” But nothing will ever compair those very first days of preschool, where each of their personalities shined. Logan needs to know he’ll have a familiar friend, Deacon is still all about the social aspect of school, and Finn…I’m guessing he’ll still be shrugging when he crosses through the parking lot. Mama liked preschool too; no making lunches and arguing about homework. Ugh…now I want to cry.
I love that picture of him “pointing.”
I may have to use it for birthday cards or something… HAHAHA…
That’s how he feels about school NOW. Not too thrilled about going into second grade.
First day jitters are the worst, but they will get through them. And so will you. 🙂 They are too adorable for words! Love these pictures!
Love the picture of the cousins hugging! My son is a lot like your Deacon – rushing off with barely a wave! The first day of school is nerve wracking for all of us 🙂
My daughter starts school in January and at the moment she is very excited. When it comes closer to the date, I’m sure shell be like your eldest and need loads of reassurance.
These are great pics! Love the hugging one! I just can’t believe how fast summer flew by!
Love the pics! I just can’t believe how fast summer has flown by!
So many posts about school starting is making me nervous for your babe… I know they will be OK (The Mayor will distract the worrier). I wish them both (and you!) and happy school year!
Love the photos! I actually remember my first day of preschool, probably because I threw up all over myself as soon as my Mom drove in the school parking lot. She had to clean me up before bringing me back! I hope the first day goes well for all your little guys!
Oh no! That’s awful Jane!
Aw welcome back to the routine that is school life. I am actually happy (for now) to be waking up every day at the same time. It was really starting to become a terrible habit to just lay in bed half the morning! I started loosing all motivation. I hope packing lunches isn’t too painful for you. It can be such a boring task…
Aw welcome back to the routine that is school life. I am actually happy (for now) to be waking up every day at the same time. It was really starting to become a terrible habit to just lay in bed half the morning! I started loosing all motivation. I hope packing lunches isn’t too painful for you. It can be such a boring task…
I just wish they all liked the same food. It would make things easier.
Ahhh! Under the chair? Back to school can be tough!
They are so cute. Johnny is 10 now, so only wants to look like a budding rock star in all photos complete with lopsided Elvis grin. haha Such memories with the little guys, I miss have the little ones. Will have to wait for grandkids though.
So sweet! B starts his very first day of Preschool on Monday, ahhh!
I just went to my daughter’s preschool orientation last night, and my eyes welled up with tears several times, because I can’t believe how much she’ll change over this next year. I just want to hang on to her a little longer. My fear is she’ll hate it, but it’s so nice to see that your children loved it. I hope my little one feels the same!
I’m sure she will. What’s not to love about painting, books, and smashing play-doh?