Inconsistent Ramblings

After taking EQ to school, TA and I returned home for breakfast.  He had to go potty then told me, "Mommy. I think I am sick.  Maybe I need to stay home with you today."  He was just nervous, scared and hungry! One thing he was scared of was making friends.  No worries there!! After breakfast, getting his new backpack and talking to mommy a little, he was all better.  Then we set off for the walk to school at 9:05.  School starts at 9:25am.  

There were families walking from all over the neighborhood.   There were cars parked on all the streets, busses coming and going.  Kids everywhere.  There are about 1260 students in this school - over 230 are kindergartners!!!  There are 9! kindergarten classes.  As we were walking in, TA kept saying, "There are so many kids." "Where did all these kids come from?" "Who are all this kids? There are so many of them."  He was clearly overwhelmed!  I tried to show him landmarks to help him find his classroom.  While holding back tears.

In his room, his teacher and aide were waiting for him.  He was ready to go.  He found his spot and sat down to begin working.  He forgot I was there.  I cried.  Mrs. DeVille smiled a knowing smile.  Then I began the walk home.  

Just before 4pm I went to pick him up.  I didn't know where to pick him up...so I waited in the lobby until he appeared with the other 'walkers.' He didn't even see me.  When I claimed him, he was so happy.  "Hi Mommy. I had a good day, but I need to go home and rest."  Highlights of his day include playing on the playground, going to the gym, ordering his own lunch (burrito, peaches and chocolate milk), and eating snack (I ate all the snack you sent for me.)  He also said he did homework that had to stay at school.  And told me again that he needed to rest - NOT take a nap.  Apparently kindergartners don't take naps!  

This is where Daddy was for TA's first day of Kindergarten! Thanks to a GSM phone TA was able to call his Daddy and tell him all about his first day of school before....

                                         'resting for just a minute.'

A long first day of kindergarten...another to come tomorrow.