1st day recap

Logan had a very good day. I guess they didn't do a lot but he did bring home a couple of art projects and said he did some reading today and played outside at recess. I had quite a bit of homework with all the forms to sign and papers to read.

When I picked him up today, I went thru the car line. OMG. I'm not sure if I want to do that again. I got there a good 20-25min early and the line was already backed up. People who came later than me, got in line in front of me due to where they were waiting (side streets). I ended up putting a dvd in for Ian to watch since it was taking so long. I think perhaps Bella was watching it too by way of her mirror. ;)

When I finally got to the gates and got Logan, I discovered there's really no where to to pull over and buckle him in. I basically stopped on the grass and anyone behind me just had to go around. I can't believe all these tiny kids aren't in safety seats anymore. There's NO WAY they are big enough for the adult seatbelt.

Logan did tell me he was crying at one point because he didn't want to go to the "back" car line. He wanted to be picked up out front where I had parked this morning. He had some thought in his head that a stranger would take him. I don't know why he was thinking that though and had to explain that his teacher wouldn't let that happen. Since car line was such a bear today, I'm rethinking picking him up over there anyway. I may start picking him up out front. Ugh decisions!!

Other than car line, he had a good day and so did we. Ian only asked about him a couple of times and even napped at our new earlier time. Thanks to Hurricane Fay we don't have school tomorrow so we'll see how Wednesday goes!

Logan's 1st day of school!

Logan's first day of school is here. I got up at 5:40am because Bella wanted to eat. I dozed until about 6:10am though when I forced myself to get up. Logan and Ian got up early (nothing unusual there) and got ready to go. I'm so glad dh is here in the morning to help out. Logan had no qualms about Kindergarten whatsoever! He was excited and itching to leave. I think that made things much easier for me because I had no tears at all today. I'm still sad he's growing up but I'm excited for him.

I made his lunch last night (corndog muffins, blueberries, ww bunny crackers, juice box and a kiss) and showered last night so I actually had time this morning to wake up and enjoy breakfast without rushing. We took a few pics out front and then a few more at school. He wouldn't give me one of natural smiles today-only his "cheese" smiles. I got a lot of goofy poses too.

There is one little girl I know in his class. I've known her mom since I was a pre-teen or maybe even earlier. She was and is best friends with my aunt/cousin Charlie who I grew up with. I knew her dd was going to this school but I was surprised to find her in the same class. I'm sure I'll see her mom around eventually.

I can't wait until this afternoon to hear about his day! I'll update with that later!

(I erased the name of the school)








His teacher, Mrs. Coleman

One day left

This is Logan's last day of summer vacation! How did the summer go by so fast?! I'm going to have to make sure I get to bed early so I can haul myself out of bed at 6am (ugh!!!!!). I'll try making his lunch tonight too so I won't have to deal with that. He wears uniforms so no big deal there. Plus dh will be up to go to work so I'll have some extra help getting everyone out the door.

Kindergarten- here he comes!!

Open House

Last night was Open House for Logan's new school. After being super lucky at finding a parking spot (it was raining), we went exploring. We bought a spirit shirt and then we found his classroom. I don't like that there's no roofed walkway to it though. Are they going to make them run thru the rain to get to the lunchroom? Or am I going to have to go find a rain coat? I wouldn't even know where to look! We've never owned one.

His teacher was very nice. We were the first ones there. Logan picked out his seat for Monday morning and we talked a bit. Logan explored his new classroom and seemed to get pretty comfortable. He started talking the teacher's ear off at one point. I learned that all gates are locked to the school during the day and the teacher's door is locked at all times too. Sounds like good security. She also carries her cell phone on her at all times.

Afterwards, we went over to the Media Center to take a look around. We talked to the librarian a bit and I was dismayed to find out that there are no strings(violin, viola, etc) classes anymore! I hate budget cuts! We also walked over to the music room where the kids- starting in 1st grade- can learn to read music, play the recorder (not looking fwd to that! LOL) and sing in a chorus.

Before we left for home, we stopped by the lunchroom so he could peek in the window. It's so small! Much smaller than I remember.

I'm so excited for him yet so sad that my baby is off to kindergarten already. Less than 3 days left....