First day of Kindergarten!

I am pretty sure almost every mom finds themselves wondering how the last 5 (or 6) years went by so quickly when their sweet angel enters kindergarten.  I found myself wondering that very same thing!  Really... where did the last 5 years go???  Howard was SO excited to start kindergarten.  Many times during the summer, he would ask, "Do I have preschool today?  Oh wait, I'm a kindergartener now!"  He was half kidding asking about preschool, but he was sure to remind us that he is growing up!

At the end of last school year, Howard was going to preschool 4 mornings each week, so I was pretty sure I was ready to send him off to kindergarten without tears.  I made it through the morning tear-free, however I have to admit, there were so many worrying moments!  Howard is going to Summit School.  Many Spokane area schools offer kindergarten 5 days a week for 3 hours (either in the morning or afternoon).  Summit School has kindergarten 2 days one week, 3 days the other week, it alternates, but they go for full days (6 hours).  I found myself wondering who was going to help him if he couldn't open his juice pouch at lunch?  Or who would help him if he got lost in the school building?  All the little things that weren't concerns for us at preschool.

Howard picked out his first day of school outfit, which included a t-shirt with a pocket on the chest.  He told me he wanted that shirt, "so I have a place to hold my pencils during the day".  :)

I'm happy to report he had a FANTASTIC 1st day!  He got to school and knew 2 class mates - Jacob (a buddy we've known since he was born) and Luci (a friend from karate class).  The play ground was a little overwhelming at first, but as soon as Jacob showed up, I was given permission to leave (by Howard).  He told me his favorite part was recess and his not-so-favorite part was writing the big letter S.

Here's some fun pictures from his first day.

 With his teacher, Mrs. Ellis -

 The play ground is SO BIG!

 Sitting with Jacob.