Day one, the parents get to come in to class, but the subsequent days we will be dropping him off at the highly orchestrated drop off zone. Arriving to school, we were greeted by his teachers, Mrs. Francis and Ms. Maxwell (who has a British accent, that I love), after a quick greeting, a small gift for the deserving teachers that we brought, Landon was off playing and meeting each kid in his class!! It was reassuring and exciting to see him ready to start, but of course tugged at our heart strings, as once again, another leap of independence flaunts.
He was exhausted when I picked him up. No doubt his senses were overloaded and this is the first day in weeks that he has napped!! His first day was wonderful. Landon filled me in on '”an angry boy that knocked over the castle” and never needing to use the bathroom……ohhh, the stories that we will hear!! His class folder was filled with the day’s take home crafts, this being one of them.
My Kissing Hand
Its’ my first day of school
And I’m thinking of you.
I made these precious handprints
So you will think of me too.
Its’ my first day of school
And “The Kissing Hand” is what we read.
It’s about a raccoon
Who did just as his parents said.
Like the raccoons first day at school
I was scared and a little shy.
But because of what you said
I was brave and I got by.
All through the year
I’ll make more things for you.
So as I change and as I learn
You can witness my growth too!
Scot and I found a little humor in the vending machine by the Cafe……how how times have changed. We remember Dr. Pepper and Doritos in our school’s vending machines, not Pellegrino and snacks labeled “no hydrogenated oils, “organic”, etc. Clearly, this is a change for the better. Love that they are promoting healthier eating habits!!
