But what I really need to talk about with you today? The fact that my 1st born baby went to kindergarten last week. Sigh. I just can't believe it. I mean, HOW in the world is Carter old enough to be in kindergarten!?!
Here is one {of the million. ahem.} pictures I took before he headed off to school on the very first day...
He did so well though. Bob and I drove him to school {more on that below} and he hugged us, gave us a kiss, and walked right in the front door without even looking back. He was over the moon excited about going, so I knew we wouldn't have a stage-five clinger situation or anything. But to not even look back at your mama on your first day!?! That boy! It's okay though, I'm glad he was so excited that he didn't care about leaving us.
One of the things Carter was most excited about in regards to school, was riding on the bus. We headed to the bus orientation a week before school started, and they let the kids practice their seat belts and take a little 10 minute bus ride around town just to get used to it.
Clearly Carter wasn't excited AT ALL about it. ;)
After dropping Carter off at school, I made several phone calls again. Finally, just as his first school day ended, we got him a bus assignment, a bus stop and pick-up times. I picked him up from school on his first day and told him he'd be taking the bus the very next day. He was so happy!
So, on day 2 of school, we waited for the bus. And we waited. And waited some more.
Thankfully, I got an email from Carter's wonderful teacher, who had been helping me get everything straightened out with the bus situation. She said that she would personally walk Carter to his bus that afternoon and talk to the bus driver, telling her that he was new to the route and give the driver our address. So, on the second day of school, Carter got to ride the bus home. He was so excited and I was so thankful that he arrived safely. {WOO HOO for awesome teachers!!!} The driver mentioned that she didn't have him on her roster at all {which is what I figured happened... the transportation department assigned him a bus, but never alerted the driver. Awesome.}but that she'd be sure to pick him up the next morning.
And then, lo and behold, on the 3rd day, Carter finally got to ride the bus to school...
My little man. Getting on the school bus. :::tear:::
Things have been going well since then. We've had no problems with anything {except what my picky little eater will take to lunch everyday, of course!} He absoultely loves his teacher and loves school in general. When I asked him what his favorite part of the day was: recess, lunch or gym- he replied "being in the classroom!"
That's my boy. :)
Actually, that's not my boy... I totally loved gym class the most! Who is this kid!?! ;)
11 comments:
So glad to hear Carter took the bus nonsense in stride and that he's enjoying school.
Suzanne at Bebehblog had the same issues with her son's bus. They waited and waited and waited for two or three days in a row and the bus never showed up. I think the district gave her the same song and dance...a new route/malfunctions/yada yada ya.
I can't believe the whole bus ordeal. Poor guy!!! Ben has the same backpack!!!
I hope that Carter had a great time at school. I have another hour and a half until I hear from Ben on how his day went!
Wow! How crazy the disorganized transportation department! Glad the teacher got it worked out and that he is enjoying it. My sweet girl started kindergarten this year as well. She was so excited about the bus that she wouldn't let me take her to school. This momma was disappointed. She loves school though. She leaves and comes home so excited every day.
Kids grow up so fast! I whisper to mine "just stay little" all the time but it's not working.
So glad he seemed to be so easy going about all of it!
And you are so right, he totally looks older than a kindergartner
sorry about the bus incident, but man does he look cute (and big!) getting on (finally!). Have a great year at school Carter! ~Jenn
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Ok I am not sure why but I am crying seeing him get on the bus... perhaps cause I picture my little guy doing that one day and I will bawl my eyes out... either way, nice job, Carter! Such a big dude!!
Glad to see seat belts on the bus!!
We've had terrible luck with the bus this year too. It's my kindergartner's first time riding them and she's terrified. According to the info we were given, she was going to be one of the first to be picked up on her route so we prepped her on picking a seat up front by the driver and told her how much fun it would be. First morning of school and we waited almost an hour for that bus. When I called the bus shed, I was told that they forgot to tell us that they changed the route. She was now getting picked up 45 minutes later and would be the last one getting on. Which is kind of nice except that trying to get my terrified little 5 year old on a bus full of big kids who are staring at her and won't move over to make room for her is traumatizing for both of us. And apparently, her bus driver thinks that his only job is to actually drive the bus, not make sure the kids are sitting, behaving, or making room for others to sit. Awesome.
Wow, what a week... for all of you!!! Hope you both are getting better adjusted now for this week, and hope it just keeps getting better and better! They grow up too quickly :)
~Tabtiha
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So cute! And when did they get seatbelts on school buses?! That's fantastic. Glad he got to ride it on day 3!
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