The day before school started, Jace and I went and met his teacher, Mrs. "G", for Grgich with all his other classmates. He was so excited to find out he had a bunch of the neighborhood kids in his class.
A couple of us parents had to chuckle, because this poor innocent teacher put Jace, Noah Ellinger, and Damon White right beside each other. I am sure she will soon learn that that might not be the best combination.
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL & THE BUS
We waited about 20 mins total for the bus...early by 10 (because Jace couldn't wait anymore) and another 10 because it was late. Jace'didn't care. He wasn't even scared or anything...just SO excited!
As he was getting on the bus, I gave him a high five and said good luck! I had purposefully wore my sunglasses cause I knew I would get a little teary eyed, but didn't want him to see it. Mckelle's reaction was the total unexpected. As soon as the doors on the bus closed, she started SOBBING and saying "I don't want my brother to go to school!" She said this over and over all the way home and for about 5 minutes once we were in the house. I took a picture for proof...she does love her brother!
So, when Jace arrived home that day I asked him what he learned that day that he didn't already know...his reply
"I didn't know I would LOVE recess SO much"!
That's my boy...such a social butterfly...just like his momma.
Then later that week on friday, we tried out the bus stop where he will have to get on and off for the babysitters house. Things were just fine, except he forgot he had to get off on the stop. So, the bus driver tried getting his attention at least four times, before I stepped onto the bus, only to find my boy so involved with the friends he was sitting around, that he didn't even notice me getting on the bus to pull him off. I will just have to have the babysitter know in advance that she may have to get on the bus and remind him to get off.
Overall, I can't believe he is in kindergarten, but on the other hand he is so mature for his age, that I know it will be a great experience for him this year. Now, if we can just get him to focus on some academics....any suggestions?