First Day of Kindergarten!

Dear JJ,

On Monday you started kindergarten. You were super excited to start. You put on your uniform and kind of wondered how to tuck in your light blue shirt. You had it mastered by the time we left the house with your Mario Cart backpack and lunchbox. Daddy even went in late to work for this special day and we walked together, as a family, to your new school.

We were able to walk you to your classroom. We took you to your special spot labeled, "Jonah." I tried to take a picture but you were distracted and rightly so. There were so many parents and kids and things to look at. Here is the only one I took in the classroom with my camera- too bad the one on my cell phone is super duper cute! I won't ever erase it! However, this one does make me giggle a bit.

I gave you a hug and kiss on the top of your head and then it was Daddy's turn. Daddy gave you a hug as Ty and I made our way to the door and you lingered with Daddy. Suddenly, you looked small to me and memories from the past five years of your life swirled in my head. I could feel the tears beginning. I knew I needed to get out so that you couldn't see me. I have no idea what you and Daddy said but I knew that it was probably harder for you to let go then. A new chapter of your life was beginning.

This week has been a week of adjustment. On the first day you came home and weren't used to your new teacher and new routine. On Tuesday, you whispered as we crossed the street to your school that your tummy hurt. I don't know if your tummy has ever hurt from nerves. However, you came out that day saying that you had fun. You were good with going back.

The one thing that you want me to do is to walk you down the hall to morning meeting. It is okay with me...and Ty. We give our family hugs and off you walk into the gym to sit in the lines with the rest of the kids in the school. Friday I even got to see morning meeting because I realized after leaving the building that I didn't have my phone or my keys...they were in your backpack! Mommy felt a little silly going in after them and walking in front of the teachers. See, we're all learning the new routine!

On Friday, you walked out at the end of the day and greeted Ty and I with our hugs, like you normally do. Then, you shared some exciting news. Today you got a PURPLE day! A green day is an above average day. You have gotten a green day the past four days, but today you had a "super duper day." From what it sounds like Ms. E only gives out purple days to one or two people and today you earned it. You said that you got it because you ("and the girl across from me") were the only ones sitting and listening. Oh buddy! You were so happy, I was so proud!

You have had a great start! You have remembered your listening ears and when you haven't you had them have come home with a huge guilt. We have reassured you that if you come home with a yellow day (average day) instead of a green day (above average day) that it is okay, as long as you tried your hardest. Sorry, buddy, you come by that one true!

We love you and are so proud of you! You have made some great choices in your first week and we know you are going to do your best!

Love,

Mommy