day 1

The backpack has been ready for more than a week and John has been looking forward to this day for even longer. Thankfully he slept well last night, but woke up a little nervous this morning. His first words were "Mom, I can't spell words". (This evidently just occurred to him). Laurel reassured him that they would teach him that at school and that it is all part of the plan. Other kids in his class will be facing the same hurdle.

After a big breakfast of pancakes, scrambled eggs and bacon (John got to use the "celebrate" plate of course), we loaded up into the car and all made our way to Northwest Elementary School for the first day of kindergarten.

Inside the classroom, he found his "cubbie" and hung up his backpack and jacket (since it was just barely 50 degrees this morning).

He was greeted by his teacher, Mrs. Cocklin and began settling in for all of the experiences that day 1 will offer.

We're looking forward to a full report this evening...