Davis's First Day of Kindergarten

So, last Monday was the big day for Davis--his first day of Kindergarten. His teacher's name is Ms. Skelton and I think, so far, the big highlights are recess and chocolate milk on Fridays! As you can see in the pictures, he had a bright blue shirt to wear on the first day. He was really excited when I showed it to him and made a big deal about cutting off the tag. It's funny to think back to all of my "first days" each year. I can very vividly recall, probably, each and every outfit such as the striped teal button up shirt with matching pants in 7th grade or the black leggings under the black-and-white polka-dot miniskirt in the 10th grade. Each outfit was carefully chosen, usually the most expensive portion of my new school wardrobe, and absolutely perfect to start out that new school year. And as I look back, they were all perfectly hideous! But, back to Davis.

He had a great time and took everything quite seriously, according to a reliable source inside. And, as any good mom knows, it is important to instigate the "after-school-snack" policy, so we dunked a few oreos to celebrate, even letting Eden join in. And how did I do with the whole transition? Did I bawl or weep or have trouble letting go? Not a bit! I'm just relishing this newfound freedom and deciding precisely what to spend it on.