Aidan's First Day of Kindergarten!

I am still in absolute shock that my little Aidan is in Kindergarten now! Yesterday was his first day. I have been so nervous for the last few weeks, but Aidan has been anticipating it with much excitement.

Monday morning I woke up at 6:30 to get Aidan going. Little did I know that he would have gotten himself up. I walked down the stairs and heard the sound of a zipper being zipped up. Around the corner there was my not so little anymore, big 5 year old. He was completely dressed, shoes and all, with backpack in hand. I asked him what he was doing and he replied, "I'm making sure you packed everything." I almost broke down in tears right there. He's such a mature little guy. All ready and geared up to go all by himself at 6:30 am.



We took off for school at about 7:50. Man was that place a zoo! So many people all over the place; anxious to get rid of their kids. Not me. I was still nervous. We walked him to class, gave the teacher the bag full of supplies, and helped Aidan find a seat. I gave him my last hugs and kisses, Abe gave some fatherly advice, and Tanner gave him a big goodbye hug. I thought that I might make the whole day without shedding a tear until Aidan gave me this: a big wave and a smile and "Goodbye Mom! I love you!" as I walked out the door. And then the tears flowed. Looking back in the room window I saw my little baby is such a big place surrounded by a room full of strangers. I couldn't hold back the emotions. But I am completely proud of him. He is such a smart, brave, and sweet little man. He will do great without me :(


SO EXCITED!!


Daddy giving the "listen to your teacher" speech

It was a strange day without Aidan, but we kept busy to make the time fly by. He didn't say much about the day, but he did have a great time. I have to cherish these days that he actually wants and likes to go to school.


Tanner sure did miss his big brother