I thought I would be sad or upset dropping Mikey off on his first day of first grade, but he was so beside himself with joy that I couldn’t help but catch his fever.
“The red shirt, mom. Remember I told you? Red is one of my four favorite colors and I want to wear red and make it a great day.”
“I finally get to wear my shoes! Mom, I am going to be so fast and kick the ball super far.”
“Mom, you what the best thing about first grade is? I get to play with the second graders. No more pre-K kids for me.”
The little rascal was even willing–no, thrilled–to pose for pictures. I didn’t once have to make a weird face or noise to make him laugh. He insisted that we take the picture in front of the flag because it would look great with his red shirt and blue shorts. Oh my.
Nicholas wasn’t as happy. He had to wake up early, and then we forced him to brush his teeth and get dressed. (The nerve.) He cried while doing both. Then he cried when he washed his hands because it made his hands wet. He just didn’t see that coming. (?)
Another thing he didn’t see coming: Mikey leaving him for the first time in three months. He didn’t take it very well. Mikey tried to cheer him up with two big hugs and promised him that he would be home soon. Later, when the official grab your bags and march into class moment came, Nico started crying. I didn’t ask Mikey to say goodbye to his little brother, and I certainly didn’t expect him to get out of line and run over to comfort him, but he did. Another series of hugs, a pat on the cheek, and some sweet words for the boy who now wears his hair spikey because that’s what his big brother does. I was proud. Nico wasn’t buying it.
But then he saw that there was a coffee and donut table for the parents. That softened the blow.
Until he spotting Mikey’s booster. “The booster, mama. It’s so empty.”
He’s right, unfortunately.
first off: i love the new re-designed blog. very classy and springy. and i am thrilled that you didn’t get rid of the mustard yellow because it’s my favorite color and i love seeing it here!
b) awww! what a fantastic ((and lovable)) big brother!!! such a beautiful ‘story’ and it made me smile!
happy monday
sunshine, red clothes and school days,
megan
xo
Love your blog, look forward to reading it every day. Glad you’re all feeling better! My oldest is just three, but I realized it’ll only be one more year till she starts preschool, and it will go fast. She did VBS at our church for the first time this summer and I felt she was all grown up. Wow. I wonder what it’ll be like when she heads off to school and leaves her little brother home . . .
This post made my insides go like mushy mush awwww and say “you know you want some…” lol
Seconded.
I can only hope and pray that Taylor is as excited as Mikey is to start 1st grade. K hasn’t been treating us too kindly. and my poor Bubba is just like Nico, sad to see his Tay-Tay gone all day for 5.5 hours. It hurts my heart when he walks around and asks “Where’s Tay-Tay?” Can’t wait for him to start Preschool in a week so he has something of his own to look forward to. Cute shots of the boys, as always!
Same story here. Ross started first grade and Francesca really misses him. By about 1:30 she’s asking if it’s time to pick Ross up yet. Mikey”s a very thoughtful big brother, reminds me of Ross. :) And, me? I think it’s a rather long day too.
Wow, first grade! What a big boy and what an awesome big brother.
My, what sweet, handsome boys you have …
Your boys are adorable. I took my son to his first day of Kindergarten today. I handled it better than I thought I would, minimal tears on the way home. As he was standing in line waiting to go in, he asked me when I was going to leave. I don’t know how we went from (last week) I’m going to miss you so much mommy. To when are you going to leave. But at least he was excited, like your boy. That makes it so much easier then the parent who has to deal with the screaming child afraid to go.
Your boys are so cute and so sweet!! Smart, cute, funny kids like yours really get to me.
hi! i just found your blog from the swap-bot blog. you have wonderfully cute kids! mikey is such a good big brother. =)
I feel your pain Nico! My girl started first grade this year too and I think it’s weird that her car seat is empty!
Love reading your blog!!!
He is the sweetest big brother. How are you and Nico doing all by yourselves during the day? We will need a follow up post soon.
Have a fabulous weekend!
Londen