Kindergarten here we come….

Kindergarten starts in less than a week.  We I have been counting down for weeks to help me survive the days that seem to be 36 hours long. As last school year came to a close, I nervously counted just how many summer days we had to fill to activities and things to keep us all out of trouble.  Two and a half quick months later, here we are with 6 days to go.  Truth be told, despite the highs and lows and countless time outs, the summer has come and gone and if given the chance, I’d surely take a do-over.  I love my boys and every gray hair they’ve given me {okay, I’ve only found 2 to date.}  They fill my day with good conversation, multiple questions and countless referee sessions, never leaving time for a dull moment.

Yesterday as we pulled up to Spaulding Elementary for the boys “ teacher meet and greet” I realized that I was more nervous than them.  While their excitement was contagious, I found myself with a lump in my throat realizing that this big day had arrived and I’m not ready.  Heck, I’ve still got lists of places to check out, stacks of crafts to do and so many games to teach them.  We never got to practice their cursive writing or letters and heck, you can add math to that list.  Sure there will never be enough time and after another challenging day today, I am confident that having a solid routine is what we are all craving but it still seems to have snuck up on me.  Their teachers were young, sweet and full of enthusiasm.  Their classmates are cute as can be and in scanning the room, I’m certain that I’m not the most anxious parent there, phew…. Our time at the school was brief and the boys left very at ease.  Aiden and Chris hopped on the bus for a ride around the block with their teachers as we parents waited restlessly in the parking lot.  I wished I could sneak closer for that special picture of their first bus ride but I wasn’t the only parent with that idea and promised myself that instead, Jake and I would follow the bus next week and get a real action shot.  I will be that Mom and I’ve already warned the boys.  This is scrapbook material we’re talking about here and the boys weren’t surprised and already admitted their shame.  Someday they will thank me and if not, at least I’ll have peace of mind on their first day.  If only their classroom windows were one way glass so I could sneak a peak and perhaps a picture without being caught…. definitely better that they’re not!  Both boys know a few kids in their class and found the rooms cheerful. I can’t wait to hear their stories and feel confident with the choices we’ve made.  But in the meantime, here are a few pictures from our day.  I accompanied Aiden and Mike went with Chris, hence the lack of pictures of big boy #2!

And I must thank Mamie for being our angel in disguise.  She was beyond helpful, giving Aiden and Chris one last special Mamie day before school starts.  She also watched Jake so we could enjoy the meet and greet without wrestling our little guy.  We are oh so grateful!