The Big Day

I somehow managed to not cry, yet. I did tear up as we walked out of the school.

Here are some pictures from this morning.

I couldn't get a normal look on his face. I think the sun was in his eyes.

This one is a little better.

I wish he would smile, but he inherited Kenny's picture taking abilities. If he smiles for a picture is a goofy, fake smile.

Here's the requisite silly picture. He loves those. Notice the nice smile.

This picture has some bad photography. Don't you love mine and Kenny's shadows? It's the only one of the boys together.

This is Julian. He's not in Nate's class, but is in Kindergarten. I've met his mother through another friend and I think this was the first time he and Nate really met. They talked about their shoes (Sketchers Z Straps, I believe).

Walking down the hall.

We ran into Micaiah (from his old football team) in the hall.

Here he is saying good morning to Mrs. Sylvester.

He headed straight to the home center. There were several boys playing there.

Here he is at his desk. That is Declan to his right. Declan sits next to him. Despite having just met, I think they're friends. They were discussing their glasses when we left.

Other things to note:

We saw several familiar faces. We passed the Matouses who where walking to school. We drove past Ginger and Gil. Ginger told Nate "good luck." We saw the Giambalvos in the hall, but they had already dropped Nicholas off. We also saw all of the Ross kids and Monecia, I only got a picture of Micaiah.

Nate has cubby #1. He likes it because it is also his football number. They must have done it alphabetically.

Nate was a little nervous. He's afraid he won't know where to go. We reminded him that Mrs. Sylvester is there to help him.

He didn't seem worried at all when we left. He such a social butterfly. He also adapts well. I know he'll do great. (I have to keep reminding myself so I don't cry).

Check back later, I'm sure I'll have an end of the day post!