As everyone already knows, school started this past week and that means that Kai has begun Kindergarten. He has been looking forward to this all summer and was so excited to put on his new Batman backpack and head over to Oak Grove Elementary. I had butterflies in my stomach all morning just knowing that this was really it. I realized on his first day how much I really didn't want him to be gone every day. I know, I thought I was going to relish in all the free time, but I actually felt bad that he was going to miss out on our time together. Huh! Kai was totally awesome and was so proud walking into his class. He was so cute ... I couldn't stand it! Luckily for me, this first day was more of an orientation, so I got to hang out for the short hour class and help him look around.
The room has a bunch of tables that are called "centers". One of the centers was for building blocks. Kai built this cool contraption and said, "Look, Mommy. It's the temple!" I thought that was so sweet. Then, he added a few more things to it and said,"Actually, it's a spaceship!" CLASSIC!
Payton started her first day of Preschool on Thursday. I was so excited for her. Well, we pulled up to our beloved Cottage Preschool and she got out so happy. I know she thought that we were just dropping Kai off like we had in the past.
Kai was even walking her in to add to her confusion. So, we walked in, then Kai started heading for the front door to leave. It was about then that Payton realized she was staying and we were leaving. She wasn't too hip on that idea, let me tell you.
Sadly enough, I only add a small window to take pictures because Kai needed to be at school in 10 mins. So, this is how we left her. So sad!
The week has come to an end and it's been great. Kai has really done well, and only got a tiny bit weepy when I dropped him off this morning. He started to cry and then quickly sucked it up and said,"I need to wipe away these tears!" It was heart wrenching cause I knew he wanted to be brave and grown up. It brought tears to my eyes for sure.
The best part of it all (and probably one of the highlights of my motherhood so far) was after school when I picked Kai up. He was so happy and had the best day. In the car he said, "Mommy, I was sad when you left cause I wanted to go with you to Costco, but do you know what I did to feel better? I dreamed of your face and you were smiling. And your hair was blowing like it is now (the AC was on high in the car) and it made me feel better!" No joke, he said that!! Tears rushed in my eyes and I couldn't help but laugh a bit because it was one of the greatest things I've ever heard him say. How sweet is this boy of mine?!
