Sam's First Day of Kindergarten & Will Goes to 3rd Grade

I am a little, okay, a lot late in writing about the first day of school. Honestly, I am a lot late on a lot of things right now. I am not sure where the time goes. Well, I know it goes toward taking care of my children but they do sleep. Then again, when they sleep, I sleep. So again, I am a lot late on my writing but I am trying to turn over a new leaf and catch back up. So, here goes.

Sam and Will are off to school. Sam was placed in Ms. Norris' class. She was Will's Kindergarten teacher too so although Sam wasn't really interested in getting this school thing going, it is going, it is familiar, and it is good. The mornings are still rough even beginning week #3. Sam has never been one to rush out the door in the mornings. I am sure one day he will be a coffee drinker. He likes to sit and savor that time. If school started at 10:00 am, I think I would get a totally different a.m. attitude. I say a.m. attitude because when I pick him up at 3:00, he is really pleasant and has lots to share about his day. So far, in his 3 weeks, he has decided that PE is fun but tiring and makes you sweat which he is not a fan of. He has seen a child or two vomit which was less scaring to him than it would have been for me. He has caught the eye of a few of the ladies in his class. When teased about it by his brother, his response, "Will, sometimes that happens!":) He is making friends but still a little standoffish to the boy who speaks no English. I just don't think that makes any sense to him at this point. But really, that is our Sam. He is always honest and you can read his face like a book. He is a fun kid to be around and always up for some fun, well except for early morning fun. So, although he is a bit shy in new environments, we knew he would do well and find his place. Go get 'em Sam!

Will began 3rd grade this year in Mrs. Powell's class. She seems to get Will and appreciate the gifts that God has given him even if they are not always classroom friendly. She is tapping into the things that excite him which is a real treat for us. Because this is year four at BYE, Will has many familiar faces in class. Will is a friend to everyone so no one is a stranger. Against his wishes, he is beginning Spanish this year and will continue with Gifted and Talented classes. Really, it's hard not to be excited about a great teacher when he is in class, but so many extras outside the class that the days are always changing. Will was sweet to Sam those first two weeks of school, encouraging, explaining, and walking him to and from class. We are SO proud of the boys. They work together most of the time and really look out for one another. They have yet to realize the blessing that God has given them in each other;) But one of these days...

Here are some pictures of the first day. Mixed in you will find some of Will's first day of Kindergarten. I didn't blog back then but I did take pictures. Even though he didn't have a big brother to navigate the way, Will was also very excited about starting school back then. As I mentioned, he had Ms. Norris too. She took great care of our Will boy which is why he still holds a place for her in his heart. I know she will take special care of our Super Sam too!
PS#2 - You will see Paw Paw in the pictures from this year and Will's first day so many years ago. He just doesn't want to miss that first day of Kindergarten. Thank you Paw Paw for being as excited as we are!