I love the morning of the first day of school. All the anticipation, the excitement, the feeling of a fresh start. Connor woke up with his alarm clock at 6:30 and bounded into our room at 6:45, ready to go. Logan took a little prodding. I had to wake him up, but it didn’t take long for him to catch a case of the sillies because of the excitement.
We’ve started some traditions in the 3 years we’ve been doing this. We always have a special breakfast. This morning it was cinnamon butter braid and eggs made to order. Derek always goes in to work a little late so we can walk the boys to their classrooms together. There is a note for each boy in his lunchbox. And, or course, there are the first day of school pictures. I am totally that mom, the one with the camera, capturing every moment of the first day of school. In fact, I am so committed to these pictures that we were almost late to school! It is so dang humid here that my camera lens always fogs up when I first go outside. It took forever for it to de-fog this morning!
The boys were oh-so-patient with me. And they were thrilled about pictures, school, the whole thing. Can’t you tell?
The eventually had some fun giving each other “brother hugs”. I think they are going to love being at school together but not being with each other 24/7. They have been so cute talking and planning where to sit on the bus together. They really do love each other…sometimes that’s my mantra, a constant reminder. Because, make no mistake, it’s not all happy love fairy tale with these two!
My kindergartner. It’s gone by in the blink of an eye! I love that he made all his classic Logan silly faces for me. That is just so him!
My 2nd grader, who for the first time wanted to buy a first day of school outfit, insisted on a one-strap backpack, and wanted to comb his own hair (when I probably wouldn’t have combed it at all since it’s so short). He is really growing up and was super excited about school starting. I love that.
Once we got to school, the first stop was the kindergarten hallway. The play-doh on the tables is genius! I could tell Logan was nervous, but once we found his seat, he sat right down and started playing. He gave me a quick hug, I kissed his forehead, and that was that.
There were no tears from anyone. I’m really not a first day of school crying kind of mom. The only time I ever cried was the first time I dropped C off at preschool when he was 3.5. Not that there’s anything wrong with crying…it is a pretty big deal. But that just isn’t me. I’m more of a skip out the door singing “it’s the most wonderful time of the year” kind of mom. 🙂
Next stop, 2nd grade hallway. Connor really didn’t even want us to walk him to his room. But when he realized he would have to carry two bags of school supplies on his own, he agreed to the parental escort. Which made me happy so I could get a picture of him getting situated at his desk.
I think it’s going to be a great year! Only 30 more minutes until they come bounding off the bus. I love that part, and I can’t wait to hear all about their first day!
one of my favorite posts of the year. i was eager to see your first day pictures! thanks for sharing.