Because Daniel is out of town and doesn't get to see Spencer for himself, I am actually doing a post the day of an event, amazing! Spencer was awake early this morning, he was obviously eager and excited, and we had plenty of time to get ready. I got to drive him to school and go with him to his classroom where I stayed with the other parents to get adjusted. The kids read books while we filled out papers and then another teacher came to get them to give them a tour of the school and a recess on the playground. Spencer had no problem going when he heard that! The teacher then gave us some more instruction and let us ask questions and we left before the kids got back. It was probably because of Spencer's positive response and that he's always been so comfortable in new places that I didn't have any tears for him today, just smiles of excitement, and, yes, pride for how much my little boy has grown up. He is very ready for this big step and I'm looking forward to seeing him learn and grow even more throughout the year.
Thanks Gramma DeVocht and Aunt Emily for the cool backpack and T-shirt!
The reading corner in his classroom.
At the end of his first day--he made it! He told me that he liked recess best and that his teacher was better than he expected. He also said he wanted to buy his milk tomorrow so he could get chocolate milk. He liked the bus and has a few friends on it already. Tomorrow he'll get to ride it in the morning, and we'll start adjusting to a new rhythm with Esther as the big sister at home.
