The question of 'how many days until Kindergarten' has been a topic of discussion since back in April when we registered. It seemed so far off...hard to believe how fast it snuck up on us! Ben has been so excited about this new adventure. There were a few moments of hesitation in some of our conversations, but it was always quickly followed up by anticipation.
Here he is already to go!
There was no talking Ben out of this backpack once he saw it in the store. :)
Little brother had to run get on a backpack too!
Zach just followed Ben around all morning jabbering about going to school too. He loves going to Lisa's though so he was still all smiles when we dropped him off.
Ben's school is Emily Dickinson, a K-5 elementary school. There are 4 kindergartens there with about 20 in each class.
All smiles. On the way in he was talking to Gramma Begger on the phone and he told her he was excited but 'a little nervous'. :) You could tell at times in the midst of it he had nerves, but he put on a brave face and went for it. I'm so proud of him!
Here he is lined up ready to go in with his class. His teacher, Mrs. Burke is there with the purple Nemo fish.
His preschool bud Owen is in his class!
I have dropped him off at daycare/preschool since he was 3 months old...but there is something different about this step...for both of us! I grew up in a small town where you knew everyone so this is a new ballgame...he kind of looked like a little fish out there in the sea of kids. I love that he holds my hand when I walk him to the playground and gives me a hug and kiss good-bye...and I won't ever take that for granted! One of the best things about my days now is rushing to pick him up from the after school program and hearing about his day.
