Big step today - for the first time, you two are going to be separated in class. I think this is going to be amazing for both of you! As we walked out our front door to school today, Cole, you started to act funny. You got tears in your eyes and said you weren't ready to leave room #4 yet. I wasn't surprised that you got a little sad - change is hard for you. This was the first time you have been sad - and it didn't last long. JD, you were so excited, you bounced all the way to the car. You both had your new school sneakers on which light up on the bottom (special back to school treat) and that was your highlight for today. You were going to get to show everyone your NEW SHOES!
Nonetheless, we got to school and I took you to your respective classrooms. JD, your new teacher wasn't there yet so I didn't get to meet her - but you put away your backpack in your new cubby, and your lunch, and went off on your merry way. I barely got a kiss good bye. I was so proud that you love school so much and are so happy and eager about what is to come. Ms. Simmons & Ms. Linda are so lucky to have you! But at the same time, I was a bit sad for myself since you didn't hesitate to let me walk out so easy.
Cole, we went over to your classroom (across the hall) and you were a little timid. But you did great. We found your new cubby and put your backpack away. Mrs. Kaupa brought you over and showed you where to put your lunch and you did the same. You explained everything in your lunch to her and quickly became a chatterbox. When I left, you hugged me extra hard and blew a kiss. You were off and running too. Mrs. Kaupa will love having you in class, I just know it.
As I left your school today, I cried. I cried happy tears for you both - you are so eager to learn and you really enjoy where you are. I also cried scared tears because just one year from now, I have to turn you over to Kindergarten where you will be really on your own compared to now. It's just so hard to believe that time has gone so fast. You are starting to make your way in the world.
I cannot even put into words the joy I have in my heart watching you grow, love and learn. There have been a few hard lessons along the way (and MANY more to come) but watching you turn into little people is just amazing. You make my heart so full - and I often don't know how I got so lucky. I know that this year is going to be a great one for you both - we elected to hold you back for an extra year since you are turning 5 just 2 days before the cut off for kindergarten. I know in my heart this is the right thing for you both and by the time next year rolls around, you will be so prepared and ready. You'll be the oldest in your class, which will do you well down the road.
I can't wait to pick you up later today and hear about your days! Now I get to listen to both of you tell me your school day stories - such fun!
Love,
Mommy
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