Where do I begin? I'm already at a loss of words as I'm writing this post on his second day of school (Thursday, September 4). I purposely began this post on Wednesday so the date would be correct :) September 3 was Lucas' first day of kindergarten at Springview Elementary. Mom is so proud of you Lucas!!! I imagined Tim, the boys, and I would drop Lucas off at the bus stop and shed several tears (mostly mine), but I was wrong. Lucas hopped right on the bus and we met him at school to see him onto the kindergarten playground and then into his classroom. His little makeshift id bracelet from the transportation department was a little security blanket (more for me) that he would safely be escorted to the correct bus/classroom during the day. It's AMAZING how independent he's become in only a couple days. Here's just a few of my observations......
*His trust in a complete stranger to guide/teach/take my place as a mother for 7 hours of the day
*He now spends more time at school than he does with us (awake)
*Riding a bus for the first time
*Staying at school a full day (2-3 times/week)
*Choosing to eat only the sweet part of his lunch (no mom lecturing him to finish his sandwich first before he gets a cookie - okay, he didn't quite think that one through when he showed me his lunchbox with the healthy food still in it :) We've got work to do here!
*Meeting new friends
*Experiencing recess 2 times a day
*Learning Spanish
*He can also hold his pee for over 8 hours!!! Now that's talent (or discomfort) depending on how you look at it :)
It's really bittersweet to see this little boy become an independent student. It's hard to let him be "on his own" though I know smothering him will only damage him. I couldn't be more proud of the *big* boy he's become and am so thrilled to see him enjoy his first real school experience. My only wish is that your father and I do all we can to help you become the person God made you to be! We love you Lucas Elijah Meyers!!!
He's not a fan of "smile and say cheese"
And he's independent!!!
4 comments:
Ok, I didn't read your whole post. I'll have to come back to it later. I bgan tearing up! It's so exciting to think about it but then when it really is reality, it tugs at your heartstrings and make you cry! Our kids grow so fast. I love the photos. What a bittersweet time for the entire family. Have fun at school Lucas!
Awwwwwwwwwwwwww, this was the sweetest post! I'd been waiting for school pix on here! he looks like SUCH a little man! Man, does time ever fly? Was it that long ago that you were preggo with him on our cruise?! the pix are fab - as always! I can't wait for him to tell me about school the next time I see you guys. you SHOULD be proud!
can you believe our kids??! all growns up. Lucas looked thrilled about school, kind of like Audrey...I hope he had a great week and I am proud of him, too, for riding the bus (though you stalked behind him...hehehe
Missy
Aww...He's so cute. Your handling it much better that me! McKenna is going to start a few weeks late and I'm feeking out! I'm going to miss my cuddle bug! (And it makes me feel really old.)
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