We bought him an alarm clock and even though he didn't go to sleep until nearly 10 p.m. last night, he woke up with his alarm and got himself dressed at 6:40! (Although, I did hear him say, "I can't. I can't," before the alarm was turned off. It's not close to the bed, either. LOL)
Jack's school has a semi-uniform - they have school polos to wear but can wear whatever bottoms they choose. I tried to talk him into shorts since it's muggy out and their classroom doesn't seem to have very good air conditioning, but he picked out new straight leg, dark jeans (they had to be dark and fairly skinny). And he insisted on wearing an undershirt - sleeveless but I still think he'll get too hot!
We got him a new haircut on Saturday - his standard faux-hawk - but he didn't want it spiked.
He was too excited to eat his waffles and sausage this morning. Poor kid. I packed a cheesestick and apple sauce in his lunch bag for morning recess snack. For lunch, he has a pb and raspberry jelly sandwich on whole wheat, crusts cut off; carrots, grape tomatoes and ranch; frozen grapes; a fruit twist snack; and a Capri-Sun.
I took some pictures of Jack in front of the house before we left. And one of all of us.
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He rode in Wayne's truck while I followed them so Wayne could go straight to work. We walked him to his class and took some more pictures. He said, "Mom, I am done with pictures." I replied, "Nope. I'm not done so you're not done. Smile." And he did.
He grabbed my hand and made me walk him over to his desk. Where I took more pictures. Then, I hugged him and he said, "Mo-om!" Wayne tried to hug him and Jack pushed him and said, "Go." He looked so big and so sure of himself. Ready to start this new adventure.
I teared up in the parking lot and Wayne asked if I was sad because I wanted Jack to miss me more. "No!" I said. "It's just a mom thing." Haha. I still can't explain it. Just... he's so big. And I'm so proud. And I love him so much. But I'm glad he's in school. He needs it. I need it. He'll do great!
Now, it's about an hour before I go pick him up. Eek!! I'm hoping to get some photos of him coming out to be picked up... and some more details to add here so I can remember every moment of this amazing day!!
Eeeek!!! He made it! I went to the wrong gate to pick him up, but it worked out - the first picture is his class, waiting to be picked up. That's Mrs. K with the big smile! The second picture is my favorite of the day. He was so happy and had an amazing day.
I took him to Josie's (self-serve fro-yo) to celebrate his first day at big boy school. We had fun talking about his day. One of his friends from class was there, so we sat with her family. I'm so excited and relieved that he is having such a positive experience in school. And very, very grateful!
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