As you are reading this, my baby is at school. He has gotten on the bus with his lunch packed, teeth brushed, and brand new back pack. Fingers crossed that he has found his classroom and is already having fun.
How did we get here? Seriously. The last 5 years have just slipped by, and I don’t know that I’m handling this transition all too well. I’ve been in a funk for the last couple weeks, and I wonder if deep down this is the reason.
But, enough about me….let’s talk about last night!
It was our chance to see my son’s classroom, bring in all his supplies, get his picture taken, and most importantly, meet his teacher and teaching assistants.
The school gave a window of time to do all this. Pictures were taken between 2 pm and 6 pm, and teachers were available from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm. My husband decided to get off work early, and we planned on arriving by 4 pm. We figured we’d miss the big rush at the beginning.
When we arrived, the parking lot was pretty crazy. Cars parked in the grass, and people either in a rush to get in or get out. I was glad my husband was driving, and he was calm. He found us a spot pretty quick, and we headed in.
We decided to head in to get the picture done right away. My son seemed a little freaked out because there were a ton of people everywhere, and very little direction. Luckily, I had pre-ordered our pictures, so we only had to wait a couple of minutes, then the picture was done. Phew.
Next, time to find the classroom and meet his teacher. I had a whole bag full of his supplies to drop off. Luckily, they had signs and we found his classroom pretty quickly. He even has his own locker! So crazy how times have changed. I think we had a cubby hole when I was in kindergarten.
He was pretty shy meeting his teacher, but she seemed super nice. They also have two assistants, which is great. All three women were great and tried to make everyone feel welcome.
We found his mailbox, put away his nap mat, wrestled with the locker shelf, and then practiced opening and closing the locker a couple of times. We went and looked around the school a little, but then my son was ready to go. In all fairness, it was extremely hot, and there were a lot of people. I think it was a little overwhelming. I know it was to me.
Once we got home, we had dinner, got the twins to bed, and then it was time to prepare for tomorrow. I got all his lunch supplies ready, laid out his outfit, and his back pack is set.
All that’s left is getting a good night’s sleep. I’m not sure if that will happen because I know my son is super excited, and I’m super anxious.
Wish us luck!
My gosh… such mixed feelings! It’s good to see your excitment. We had so much fear and worry lol and just started virtual school. Caleb still has medical concerns so this is a great compromise. Enjoy your first year buddies!!!
Michelle – heylittlefighter.com
Thank you! Best of luck to Caleb in virtual school. I think that sounds great for him! 🙂
Such a BIG day! My Mom is a kindergarten teacher and trust me, he’s in good hands. Those teachers have hearts of gold. I’m sure he’ll do great! (And so will you!)
Thank you. That makes me feel better 🙂
A locker in kindergarten?! I’m so jealous! I didn’t get one until 8th grade! 😉 And I LOVE the lunch box and backpack. SO CUTE!
xo, Caitlin
And Possibly Dinosaurs
Thank you! All we had was desks until middle school too 🙂
Awwww! I know how you feel. I watch my little 5 year old walk into the school each day as he is looking back at me still unsure of it all. Such a mixed bag of emotions!
It really is! I’m sure in a couple weeks it will all be OK, but right now I miss him terribly.
Wow, lockers in kindergarten! It’s nice you for to preview things with him. I hope he has a fun first day!
Thank you!
Boy, I remember that day, fondly now… Our guy starts middle school which here is 6th grade and our little miss starts 4th. We don’t go back until after Labor Day! We’re all excited for the new year. Best of luck to you on the new school year.
Brooke
Thank you so much!
Best of luck! My son starts kindergarten next year and I’m ALREADY anxious!
It’s such a big change!
Your son is so adorable! Starting school for any age is completely nerve wrecking. I can’t believe they have lockers now. As you said, when I went to kindergarten we had cubby holes. So crazy! Hopefully his first day went great and he meets a lot of new friends. That always makes things better. I love his lunch box!
That was my husband’s gift to him…he’s huge VW fan. Thank you so much for your comments 🙂
Aww how exciting! Although, I’m sure sending him off was hard. I wish him a fantastic first year!
Thank you so much!
Awww Shann, I’m with ya! As a teacher, I use to get emotional at kindergarten orientation just knowing my little ones would be there someday! Yesterday my FB feed was filled with first day pics and it seems so bittersweet – I value education so much but it’s an emotional journey to let our little ones be so independent! Hang in there – you have reached such a memorable milestone and I hope his first day is awesome!
It is a really emotional journey. Thank you for your kind words. 🙂
I hope it goes well! I ended up with such RESPECT for kindergarten teachers because they take our little babies and make them students. Truly. A great way to lock in your memories mama.
Thank you, and me too for the teachers 🙂
Awww, I love reading these back-to-school posts today. Your son looks so excited (and I’m sure I’d be much more nervous about him starting soon than he is, too). I love his lunch bag 🙂
Oh yes, I was much more nervous. I know he’ll love it…I just miss him.
Very scary for me to this day I still find first day of each school difficult for my 8 years old. Don’t know how I will cope when the baby goes to achool
I think this one will be the hardest for me. The twins will at least have each other.
That sounds very exciting! I hope he had a wonderful first day, and that he makes lots of new friends, and enjoys himself this year.
Thank you!
Aww so exciting!
It’s so exciting! The years will fly by now, it will
No! Make them stop!
That is the cutest lunch box!!! I am a adult and I still want one 🙂
My husband got it for him…and I think he wanted to keep it 🙂
Aw what a little cutie! You did it momma! You survived! And so did he! I’m sure it’ll be a great year!
Thank you!
Yay kindergarten!! Congratulations and I know you all are going to be awesome!!
Thank you!
Yay for your little man! I’m sure it’s a day full of all sorts of emotions but I bet you’re pretty dang proud too. 🙂 Good luck to him!
I’m definitely proud. And you’re right…so many emotions.
I’m the PTO President at my kids’ school and I can’t even tell you how many excited kids I saw today (just kidding, it was 323 exactly) or how many crying/teary moms I saw. Tomorrow will be far worse, that’s for sure! Good luck, mama!
Oh no! Don’t say that!
Cute!!!! My son started Kinder this year too and he loooooves Star Wars! Hope it’s been a great week so far!
Thank you!
Aw, I hope he had a great first day of school! I remember my kid’s first day…I cried like a baby. Next year my grandson will start kindergarten and I’m so nervous too.
I hope he makes lots of friends and has a great school year!
Thank you! Good to know I’m not the only one who cried!
Aww, time really is flying! I hope he had a great first day, and many more. Did you cry?
Yes. And feel like it today too.
Good Luck! so exciting, I am sure your son is going to love it.
Thank you!
What an exciting time! Wishing him the best first year 🙂
Thank you!
So stinkin’ cute! Kindergarten is such a fun grade 🙂
My boys start today. They are going into 3rd and 6th grades this year.
Hope you son had a great day and you managed to get some rest – ready for Day 2. It gets easy as the days go by and you all fall into the new routine. Much love!
Thank you so much Claudette.
What a great blog!! It brings me back to when I first took Lauren to school. I actually got on the school bus with her (and a group of very noisy but scared little children) to take her the first day. It was exciting and we were all anxious. Things have changed in 25 years. A locker? no way! But the teachers were TERRIFIC then and I’m certain they still are!! Enjoy these childhood years because they pass too fast!
Thank you!
Everything gonna be ok! Good luck!
Awwwwww how cute 🙂 the first day of school is so exciting yet so scary! My daughters first day is Friday! Can’t believe it’s already basically fall
I know!
The picture in which you and your 5 year old together looks so cute…. Good luck
Thank you!
I hope his (and your) first day went great! Such a happy time for the kids and mixed emotion day for the moms!
Definitely mixed emotions. More on Friday’s blog. Thank you!
I love how organized you are with preparing everything the night before. Super smart!
Thank you!
How exciting! Good luck to him. The first few days are usually emotional.
Yes…mostly for me 🙂
Best of luck for you, my son would be schooling next year and i’m so excited
He looks really excited! I love the bus shaped lunch box. It’s adorable.
Daddy’s gift to him 🙂
Great school year to you all! I remember when my child was in kindergarten and now she’s in 7th grade. Time truly does fly by!
Ugh. Slow down time!
How was the first day?! I hope it was AWESOME!!
It was! More on Friday’s post 🙂
Such an exciting time! I still have a few years before my son goes off to school but I love living vicariously through others!
Awe. Thanks for reading.
That’s great that you got to meet all the teachers, take pictures, etc! Good luck to your little one! My little guy starts next week!
Thank you and good luck to you guys too!
That first one is always a bit nerve-wrecking.
Yes. I think the twins will be easier because they also have each other.
Good luck!! we start pre-school next week:( 🙁 🙁
Good luck to you too!