It was seriously hard for me to believe the 1st day of school was really here. And even harder to believe my little boy is in 1st grade! I was so nervous and scared for Pierson to be gone all day, and worried Madi would be so bored without him. After realizing Pierce had overheard me one too many times, saying these kinds of things, I started trying hard to help him feel excited for 1st grade. I tried talking to him about how much I loved 1st grade and the things that would be fun, and told him that even though I would miss him all day, I was excited for him to go to 1st grade. We talked about this a few times and he would reply: "Well I'm excited to have 3 recesses!" The night before school started I took him to "Back to School Night" and this helped a lot too- he was SO excited to see that he would get his OWN desk, and his OWN pencil box with his OWN crayons, pencils and glue. So when the morning of the 1st day came around he was pretty excited about 1st grade thanks to 3 recesses and his own stuff! (I was still sad, but faking it pretty good.)
Pierce ready for the big day with his best buddy, Grant
My big 1st Grade boy
At his OWN desk!
One of the things I was the most nervous about was lunch at school. I asked Pierce if he wanted me to come have lunch with him on the 1st day and thankfully he was thrilled about this! (I'll be taking advantage of this as long as I can.)So Madi and I went to have lunch with him...luckily when I walked into the lunch room he had already found Grant and they were sitting down so good getting their lunch out. Grant was in his Kindergarten class and so we have talked a lot about how he wont always have his best friends in his class, but he can always meet for recess and lunch. I told him how my best friend, Stac, and I used to have a special spot to meet at recess on the playground. I was happy to see he'd had a great morning and had met up with Grant for lunch. Madi was also super thrilled about having lunch with brother! They loved it so much that we went back again the 2nd day. So now I just have to conquer one more fear, him eating lunch at school with out me!
He had a great 1st day and I was so proud of him! 2 days down...how many more to go?
Pierce ready for the big day with his best buddy, Grant
My big 1st Grade boy
At his OWN desk!
One of the things I was the most nervous about was lunch at school. I asked Pierce if he wanted me to come have lunch with him on the 1st day and thankfully he was thrilled about this! (I'll be taking advantage of this as long as I can.)So Madi and I went to have lunch with him...luckily when I walked into the lunch room he had already found Grant and they were sitting down so good getting their lunch out. Grant was in his Kindergarten class and so we have talked a lot about how he wont always have his best friends in his class, but he can always meet for recess and lunch. I told him how my best friend, Stac, and I used to have a special spot to meet at recess on the playground. I was happy to see he'd had a great morning and had met up with Grant for lunch. Madi was also super thrilled about having lunch with brother! They loved it so much that we went back again the 2nd day. So now I just have to conquer one more fear, him eating lunch at school with out me!
He had a great 1st day and I was so proud of him! 2 days down...how many more to go?
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Well, that's the cutest thing ever. The dancing and the 1st grade. I can't believe our kids are getting so big! I remember when Pierson and Peyton first met and Pierson wouldn't stop hugging Peyton...time flies. You're such a good mom. I want to be like you when I grow up.
I'm so glad they let the boys meet up at lunch. At Riverside, they make the kids sit in their classes and no fraternizing!!! It's kind of a bummer. Looks like you all had a fun time! He'll be awesome!
I can't believe he's in 1st grade! Such a big kid now. And he so looks like a first grader with that darling toothless smile. :) Congrats on such a successful first day! We still have two more weeks until Ellie starts...
Pierson is such a cute first grader! I think first grade is harder for us moms! I am still adjusting to Emery being gone the whole day. She is totally fine though! Those are some cute pics of your kids!
Yeah it is difficult to see our little ones grow up and be outside of our protective shell we want to keep them under. He is so cute and lucky you for him letting you take his picture! Give it a couple of years....then he will think it's "embarrassing!"
I am so excited that Pierson is in Amara's class! They are going to have fun together. We need to get them together to play so they can get to know each other better! You are such a great mom Josie!
your kids are so cute! I totally agree- full day is too long! That is so fun that the school lets you go eat lunch with your kids! I love it! I'm going to have to see if we can do that here...what a fun thing- espically for us moms:)
Pierson is just so darn cute! it looks like he is having a great time already.
P is so handsome- love those missing teeth! :) I am glad that he- and you- had a great first day! That's so fun that you and Madi got to go to lunch with him. I'll have to remember that idea...
This was such a cute post!! I can't believe he is in 1st grade!! I love that you went and had lunch with him! We might as well take advantage of it as long as we can.. you know, before it become "embarrasing!"
Oh he looks so excited! Fun that you and Madi got to go eat lunch with him. I love the first picture....such handsome boys looking out into their future :)
He looks like a very happy 1st grader! I love the lunch pictures. So cute!! What a sweet Mom you are. :)
I can't believe it, everyone grows up so fast.
It is stange the first time you send your child off to school all day but I've grown to really enjoy my time and I think they enjoy it too.
so so cute! How can he be that old Josie!?
You are so cute to go have lunch with him. What a good idea! He is so adorable!! I miss your family's cute faces!!! You are such a proud mom I love it!!!!!!
such cute pics, Jos. I love the one with Pierson on the basketball court. You are a natural with that camera- I am totally impressed. Please give my condolences to Ryan about his Grandma. Good luck this weekend.
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