Well, my little man started kindergarten. And I was surprisingly not-at-all sad because it was such a happy time. Seriously. Not even a hint of a tear. I think it was because he was SO STINKIN’ EXCITED that there was just no way to be anything other than thrilled to pieces about the whole big school adventure.
The back-to-school breakfast? Grits, of course. And a few minutes of Star Wars. Because OH MY SWEET MERCY the Star Wars obsession around here is somewhere around mach-five-Death-Star-Obi-Wan-warp-speed-squared levels.
(No sense I make.)
(Eluded me always science-fiction has.)
Anyway.
The first day marked the return to tennis shoes after a summer of Crocs and flip-flops. The little man was so happy to see a pair of REAL LIVE SOCKS when he was getting dressed that you would’ve sworn they were long-lost friends. Which I guess they sort of were. Since he hasn’t worn socks since May and all.
A. adores his teacher, who, by all accounts, is the Mary Poppins of the kindergarten set. I also adore her because she has more of a Southern accent than I do, and that is NO SMALL FEAT, my friends.
After the first chock-full-o-fun-day-o-school, we went to lunch with my sweet friend NK and her girls. We did this last year after the first day of preschool, and we decided to make it an annual tradition. The kids had a great time comparing notes on their kindergarten classes, and then they enjoyed a lively game of hide and seek on the restaurant’s patio.
Yes. You read that correctly. I ate a meal in the out of doors. In Alabama. In August. And somehow lived to tell the tale.
So, to recap: my child started kindergarten and I did not cry. Then we went to lunch and I ate outside. Either I’m in the midst of a profound hormonal imbalance or I experienced two miracles within six hours of each other.
It’s probably that first thing.
But even still. It was a really great day.
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I love when they are excited to start school
My little man – Cole was so excited he was WAITING for me by the door telling me to hurry up!
It does make it easier when they are excited :)
see you soon
Kim
Glad it was such a good day! He is so adorable and grown up looking!
He just couldn’t be any cuter, Sophie. When I first “met” you, he was practically a baby. Look at him now!
You didn’t cry? Wow. I’m proud of you. I made a complete fool of myself when Krissy started kindergarten. In my office. Because that’s where I had to go right after I dropped her off.
Believe it or not, my daughter’s kindergarten teacher’s name was Ms. Sunshine. I swear, that was her name. Perfect. OK, she was German and her name was really Sonnenshein. But to the kids, she was Ms. Sunshine. She was in a wheelchair, too, (MS) and she was amazing.
But still, I cried like a baby. Until noon. And I did it the next day, too. Sigh. If you didn’t cry, you’re my hero.
I’m so glad he had a great day (and you too)! It makes such a difference if they are happy and excited.
He looks sooo grown up! Something about dropping them off at “big” school makes them grow like 3 years or something.
That is awesome you made it without crying – I cried like a baby because my daughter is going to a different school and it’s the first year she’s not in the same school that I teach in. She didn’t see me, but oh my the tears. So glad that A loves kindergarten!
oooohhh, he is soo cute and starting to look more and more like you!
Glad he and you had a great day!
That’s wonderful!!
He is sooooo cute!!! Whata smile!!!
I don’t even outside and I am in Indiana, I likely would have died of heat stroke before the meal was over.
LOL at the “hormonal imbalance”, you crack me up!
He is adorable! I’m glad he had such a fun first day
He is ADORABLE.
BUT WAIT ONE SECOND – - – - WHAT IS THAT JERSEY HE IS WEARING????????
That does NOT look like Miss. State BULLDOG colors. That looks like MICHIGAN colors – - – oh PLEASE tell me your darlin’ little boy is NOT a Wolverine fan!!!!
Just sayin’ – - – - ’cause I’m a Badger – - -
ooops – - – I have a different blog link now and I forgot to fix it in that previous comment
Oh, I’m so glad he enjoyed his first day of Kindergarten and that you survived it as well!
My Snuggle Bug started preschool on 13 August (last week) and we’re pleasantly surprised at how much he loves it! He goes 3 half days per week from 8:30 AM- 12:30 PM. So far, we love the school staff and especially his teacher! My husband is enjoying the peace and quiet at home during these school days.
Hooray for school!
The smile on his face says it all. So glad he loves school. I would like to say I didn’t cry when I took the oldest for his first day of kindergarten. I didn’t cry in front of him. But once in the car, I bawled like a baby. For a whole 10 minutes. Then no more crying, until the last day of school. When school starts Monday, he will be in third grade. Where did the time go? Sigh…
Well, will you just look at that boy’s smile! I bet it never left his face all day. :) Glad the first day ended up being a very sweet day of memories you will both cherish for years to come.
I recently lamented that’s the one thing I hate about homeschooling…I feel like I’m missing out..lol.
I’m a Yankee, but I feel so affectionate towards you, Boo Mama, through your blog & podcast that I have to confess that if my son’s Kindergarten teacher has a southern accent like yours, it would give me a huge amount of comfort about the whole thing. (I’m SO nervous about what teacher he’ll get & the whole kindergarten thing!) I’m going to start praying for a southern teacher. :)
Sweet memories!
My good friend’s daughter just started Pre-K. I asked her if she (the mom) did okay when she dropped her.
“Yea, I didn’t cry, I was so excited!”
“Not even on the way home,” I asked.
“NO…Bon Jovi was on!”
You’re not alone. Clearly. And you even made it through without Bon Jovi- i’m guessing, since you didn’t mention it. ;)
Your son is precious!
Rena
So glad to see some new photos of your little man! He’s precious! And I’m thrilled it was a wonderful day for BOTH of you. (My Ben starts kindergarten in two more weeks.)
If he’s happy, you’re happy. That works, in my opinion.
Hope he gets to wear socks again tomorrow. I can only imagine the joy….
Congrats on both counts!
Howard at kindergarten…Boo Mama with newfound freedom…what can happen next?
How sweet and what a great way to start Kindergarten! We go back next week ! Take care, Julie
Oh. my. goodness. He is so adorable! So glad he’s enjoying school!
Well..my my my. Everyone has had a good day huh?! :) So proud of the little/big guy.
Headin out to Nashville..catchin a plane..lots of coffee…heading to the big state of TX!! WOO HOO!!
I hear you about the weather…I’m a Mississippi girl, too, who lives close to the Alabama line. It’s brutal in the summer. But the humidity is good for our skin, no?
Good to know you and your little boy made it through the day. I remember when my daughter started Kindergarten….sigh…now she’s in college…sniff.
Alex is such a cutie! My kids are Star Wars-obsessed as well.
My oldest starts K-garten on Monday! I don’t think I’ll be very sad either, and for the same reason you weren’t…my little girl is really excited about it. I wish we could go out to lunch after school like you guys did! My daughter will be at the public school, and I’m dreading the long days. I think they should have half-day kindergarten. 1st grade is soon enough to start the long days. I think it will be a fun year though. The early wake-up time will be a big adjustment for my daughter though! Wish us luck!
Oh – I’m looking forward to another Fall of your posts about MSU football! GO DAWGS!!
I’m so glad his first day went well for both of you. I know the whole eating out of doors in August in the South is an oddity. However, I know here in central Ms. we have been floored at the unseasonably cooler temps. for August. Oh, I hope I didn’t just jinx it!!
Have a great week.
I’m so impressed that you didn’t cry. My oldest doesn’t start kindergarten for at least two more years, and I got teary yesterday. Seeing all the “first day of school” chaos and fun when I drove by the elementary school during drop off time; I know it will be his turn in no time.
You’re going to have to record her accent and post it, because otherwise? I DON’T BELIEVE YOU. ;)
Mine started kindergarten too. Only it was for the third time. The story is posted on my blog for all those interested in how a 4 year old can get EXPELLED from kindergarten. Oh yes, girl, it’s bad. http://www.momsministryandmore.blogspot.com
Hormones are like that!!! You probably didn’t eat enough dark chocolate that day to off set the hormones. That’s my remedy!
I’m proud of you. You were very brave.
I love every year watching the school bus pull up on the very first day and you can tell which moms are letting go for the first time – they are sad, sad and the kid is usually skippedy happy to climb aboard. Good for you for enjoying the whole thing.
Love the Yoda talk BooMama!
I can only hope I will be that strong when my little one goes off to Kindergarten. Never mind that it will be three more years and I am already sad about it.
my brothers were the same way when kindergarten came around, so overly excited. i don’t think my mom cried at all, haha.
and he is just adorable :)
Your little guy sure is a cutie!
Socks? What are socks?
Sounds like a great first day for you both. Glad to hear this. Your now the mom of a school aged kid….enjoy!
He’s such a beautiful child! Congrats for surviving the big day, Mama!
I am also curious about the UofM jersey….go Blue!
What a sweet story about his first day. My son was completely absorbed with Star Wars during Kdg as well. I loved half day kdg. it was always fun to get part of the day over with and have my special afternoons with my kiddos.
We start school after labor day. This year I will have whole days to myself for the first time ever. Its a new world I am ready to explore. I feel like I am starting off a new year as well.
Blessings to you this weekend!
he is adorable! hope he has a wonderful year in kindy!
i found your blog through the blogroll of another lady’s blog and have really enjoyed reading it. as i have read along, i have been amassing reasons that i liked you. and today you gave me the final reason that i really enjoy reading your blog … you are in alabama! my family lives there too (though i no longer live there). and you are right … you are brave to eat outside in august. quite impressive!
This has to be right up there with being at the Dallas airport today when we welcomed our Gold medal girl back to Texas!!
Congrats Alex on your first day of kindergarten! I have a new Senior which is excting too!!
WHAT a cutie he is! And good for you on the not crying. I can’t promise I won’t cry when I send my daughter off to kindergarten on Sept 2. But I’ll do my best.
Oh and with PICTURES. How CUTE is he! AND HE LOOKS JUST LIKE YOU. Or, I guess I should say, his pictures look just like your pictures. Since I’ve never actually seen either of you.
My son put on socks for the first time in months today too and he was equally excited. Socks. Who woulda thought? Too bad it all wears off.
I can’t believe you didn’t cry.
Oh my word – he’s absolutely adorable! And such the grownup little man. He’ll make someone a handsome husband one day years and years and years from now :)
OK, when I took my youngest of 3 to kindergarten I was practically skipping out the door–so happy to have a day to myself was I! I was feeling a little giddy actually…joyful, free. I knew he was ready and I knew FOR SURE that I was ready too, so…Anyway, as I skipped on I noticed that all those around me lacked the pep in their step that I was experiencing! OHHH, this is a SAD day for some…oh yes, I gently reminded myself to walk calmly and add a sympathetic look to my face! Now, several years later I am experiencing some different emotions! We had a parents football meeting for JR HIGH! WHAT?! The coach said, “Your boys come here as young boys and leave here as young men”. Stop the truck!!! He was just born the other day, for cryin out loud! Wow. I am more somber today… I am thrilled for the process of life and watching my children grow and mature but I was definately NOT ready for this roller coaster of emotions! I am a little slower than the average mom I suppose!
Loved the Yoda-speak I did.
Also, loved the pictures. I can’t believe how old A. looks! And I love that he loved Kindergarten. That kind of enthusiasm really makes the whole transition for Mama so much easier.
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