Nicolas Goes to School!!!

Oh my gosh! I remember his first day of daycare! His first day of Kids First! His first day of preschool! Those were just yesterday, weren't they? Now my baby is a kindergarten student! How is this possible? I just held him in arms as he slept. How he has grown!

But I am proud. I know he is ready to grow, sprout his wings and soar!
He loves school! He loves to play with other kids and he loves to learn. He was excited.

I am used to my little boy clinging to me as he wanted to go to preschool but wanted his mommy there. But the morning he was going to kindergarten he was ready. He didn't cry. He didn't seem to fear.



He showed off his new Illini backpack which held his new Transformer lunchbox inside.
His sister was very proud of him too.
The top photo was taken by Grandpa Jim who was also excited to see his little grandson off to school. That was really cool to catch this moment as we all walked Nicolas up to the front door for the first time.

Yep, that is me having to capture each and every step on film!!! I think Daddy was going to hold on to his little boys hand as long as he could.

I got a photo op in while Nicolas sat at his table to play play-doh.

A picture with daddy too. I cannot believe I am not crying! He is being so very brave. He doesn't seem to be upset at all. Wow! This is going so well. Okay, I am going to collapse in the hall but I have to keep it together now.Lexi got a few minutes to play in the kitchen area of the room. I must say this room is so much fun! I wish their preschool rooms were as awesome as this!!!!

Okay, a good hug and kiss and we start heading for the door with big grins on our faces!
Yeah!

"Mommy?"
I stop... "yes, sweety?"
"Can I get just one more hug and kiss before you go?"

Uh Oh!!! Can I hold it together? Can he? We were SO close ....

Nope! Let the water works begin for both of us! I love you little buddy!