1st day of school

Well it was actually orientation. And I had a cling-on to me the whole time. He is a bit apprehensive & overwhelmed. He has a new teacher & didn't know any of the kids in his class. He though it was pretty cool that he had his own desk to put his supplies in, and his own hook for his backpack & coat. He found the shoe shelf to put his gym shoes on (but wouldn't leave his lightning McQueen shoes there) He wouldn't venture off on his own very much to practice where to line up after recess, or getting on the bus.

We did take a practice bus run, and the kids practiced getting off the bus with the big steps and Justice actually went by himself, and then..... The bus took off. I saw him watch in horror as the bus pulled away with the parents. All we did was circle the parking lot so the kids could practice how to load the bus from across the street. He got back on the bus very happy to see me with teary eyes. He told me he was worried. I told him I always come back.

I am glad to see he is getting much better at explaining his feelings. He still has his outbursts, but talks about things now and we can work things out. It is so neat to watch him grow like this. I really didn't think I would be so touched about him starting Kindergarten (it is the same place as his preschool) but I think he knows, this isn't preschool anymore, it's big boy school.

(I will let you know how well we get him on the bus tomorrow morning) click on pictures to see larger.