First Day of Kindergarten!!

I still can't believe it but Will is officially a kindergartener!!  School started the day after Labor Day and a week and half later, we are full into the swing of things. So far Will seems to be loving school.  As much as he likes school itself,  I think his favorite part of the entire day is the bus ride to and from school where he gets to socialize with all his neighborhood friends!  

On the first day, I went with Will to school for a 2 hour orientation.  We met his teacher, explored the classroom and and met the kids in his class.  Fortunately Will knew some of the kids in his class so he jumped right in with no hesitation.

There was no holding this boy back.  He immediately started playing with all his new friends when we got to school.

The next day was his first official full day at school which meant taking the school bus to school like a big kid.  I'll just say that I did have some hesitations about him taking the bus.  The thought of the doors closing behind him and me having no control about what goes on from that point forward was scary!  I made sure to impart all my motherly wisdom on him before sending him off on his own.  I'm not sure how much actually suck in but it made me feel better! 

Will was anxious for the bus to arrive but we got a few cute photos before he headed to school.  

 Photographer Jack snapped a few pictures too...

 Here comes the bus!!

I did shed a few tears when the bus door closed behind him.  But at the same time, he was so excited to be going to school that I was excited for him too.  This is the start of such a new and fun time for him that it is hard to be sad.  There have been a few days where I wish I could just keep him home for the day with me.  Five days is a lot to get used to.  Not only for him but me too!!