We are the parents of a kindergartner....

I am in shock. Really. I can't believe that the little 8lb 13oz boy we brought into this world is now in kindergarten. I was really composed about the whole thing until Labor Day evening. We were sitting at dinner and talking to Sawyer about starting school the next day. I told him I was REALLY excited but a little sad, too. He asked why I was sad and I said, "Mommy is soooooo excited to watch you grow up, to see what kind of person you are growing up to be. I love watching you learn new things and make new friends...but, all mommies get a little sad because we love you as little boys and babies, too. Maybe, as a big boy, you won't want to kiss me and hug me as much." Sure...maybe that's a little manipulative but I will stoop lower if it promises me cuddles from my kids. :) Anyway, he stood up and got about 5 inches from me face and said,"Mama! I will ALWAYS kiss you and hug you! Forever and ever! Even when I am big like Dada!" So...that was it. On came the waterworks and they really didn't stop until Tuesday afternoon.
The morning of his first day went well. Eddie took the morning off so we could witness it all as a family. We woke the kids up, fed them breakfast and put on the well-planned first day outfit. The school is only 3 blocks away but we drove because it was stinkin hot out. Get this...his teacher's name is Mrs Miller. Doesn't that just sound like the perfect name for a kindergarten teacher? There are 3 kindergarten classes in the school and all of their classrooms face their own little playground. When we got there there were about 100 parents standing around, taking pictures and looking a little weepy. We took pictures, gave Sawyer lots of hugs, sized up the kids he would have as his classmates, and sent him off through his classroom doors with a silent prayer to keep him safe.
He was pretty composed. He let me take pictures and wasn't the least bit clingy. When he was walking toward the door he told me not to watch him. I said I wouldn't watch and then I didn't take my eyes off of him. We even peeked through the door-jam crack. I went up to the window and watched him take a seat on the rug. Then, he turned and saw my big-ol' head peering at him through the blinds. :)teeeheeee. I smiled and took a few steps back. :)
The week went well overall. He was exhausted and a little nervous at times but, Mrs Miller was wonderful and took the time to assure me he was going to be fine. :)
I hope you enjoy the pictures of our beautiful kindergartner.