Owen's First Day of School

It's an exciting day today....Owen's first day of Kindergarten!!
He started the day with a special first day of school breakfast that he got to choose.
On his menu, french toast and bacon.

Then we took a few photos,
 

and met up with the rest of the kids on our block to walk to school.

There was even a marching band to escort the kids. 

We ran into Ruby on the playground,
then found the spot where Owen lines up to be let into school.

After the bell rang we filed inside with Owen.  On the first day the kindergarten parents are

allowed in the classroom for the first couple of minutes to help get the kids settled.  We put

Owen's stuff in his cubby then the kids sat on the carpet and went through their new

morning routine before saying goodbye to the parents.

While it is definitely a big change for both of us, Owen was so brave and so excited to be in

his class, that it made the transition really easy on me.  No tears, no sad looks...all smiles.

He walked over to us, gave us a quick hug and kiss, then ran back to the carpet.  I think it

really helps having Asher in his class.  Going through a brand new experience

isn't so scary with a buddy by your side.

I could hardly wait to go pick him up this afternoon and see how everything went.

I was so happy to see the same big smile I left this morning.

In honor of his first big day we went out for special dinner at the "choo-choo restaurant,"

followed by ice cream at Brown Cow.

 Owen I am so incredibly proud of you and I can't wait to hear about
all the fun things you learn this year.  We love you!!

And remember..."Have a good day, be a good listener"....."and be a good student."
It's something my mom said to me every day when I went to school,
and now you and I can have the same tradition.