First Day of First Grade!

These past 6 weeks have FLOWN by!

I can't believe how quickly my son moved from Kindergarten into 1st grade.

I'm still in shock.

In fact, there was hardly any preparation due to the fact that I've been in denial that he'd start back to school this quickly.

But here it is.

Fortunately we didn't need anything in the line of new school stuff except for lunch foods.

So, as our last alone thing before he started school, he and I went grocery shopping last night.

First we had to make a stop and get a snowball 

{We each tried a new flavor}

Then it was off to Costco.

We thought we needed to hit up Harris Teeter, but we made it work without that stop.

Ethylwolfe got to pick all of the lunch items that he wanted and we were good to go.

Leftover pizza, chocolate milk, banana and oreos.

{Ham and cheese for the rest of the week}

As costco only sells a huge box of oreos, we opted for chocolate chip cookies instead.

{He was a good sport because he really really wanted oreos}

I started the morning by blasting fun pick me up tunes to wake us all up.

{We've gotten into the habit of going to bed late and waking up late, it's been wonderful}

 He packed his lunch this morning.  He said that I can pack it every other day...thanks.

I made pancakes for breakfast.

{I tried a new recipe, asked E if they were better than daddy's, he said they are just as good...

I can live with that because daddy is the pancake king around here}

Little sister was just as excited as he was.

Walking into school.

We first made a stop to visit his K teacher.

Then it was off to 1st Grade!

Almost to Evika's class!

The first grader backpack wall is much higher than it was for Kindergarten, E said he'll grow tall enough when he turns 6.  I hope not, because I just bought new jeans that I hope will fit all year...

At the back of the room, he found his good friends from another K class.

He's very happy to have his buddies with him.

This is going to be a great year!

New Teacher

Ethylwolfe met his 1st Grade Teacher yesterday.

One of the many things I LOVE about his school is that they have the teachers come to your home, meet your child, talk with them one on one, play with them, and get to know them.  Afterwards, they talk with the parents and get to know the family.

Ethylwolfe talked her ear off, told her about his family, his likes and dislikes, what he wants to learn about.  Not to mention the fact that he preached her ear off.  First he asked if she was a witness, then he told her that she could be one day and that he preaches and will be in the paradise one day.  He went on and on.  She then told him about what her class would be like and what to expect from 1st grade.  When she arrived, he was nervous, but in an instant, that was gone.  I can tell that he really likes her.

Now when he starts school {NEXT WEEK} he'll be comfortable with it all.

I must say that I really like her too!  I think that she was a good fit for him and me!

She said that I can offer any suggestions for improving the classroom like painting or decorating or storage, etc. {YES!  I'm so excited!}