Gage's 1st Day of Kindergarten

Gage had his first official day of kindergarten yesterday. About a week ago, he had school orientation where the parents were able to sit in on a shortened class and the students were able to get used to the teacher. Since then Gage has been so excited to actually start and I have been a nervous wreck. The past week I have been drilling into Gage all sorts of safety information about not talking with strangers and only going home after school with mommy or daddy. We walked the school a few times so he would recognize where his classroom was and where we would pick him up after school each day. I kept quizzing him on what his teacher's name was in case he got lost. It didn't take long for Gage to get tired of this routine of mine and he would cover his ears the second I began. I finally said that his teacher was the one who wanted us to review the safety rules with him. Gage then would listen because anything his teacher says must be important never mind what his parents say.

I have been so worried about Gage making new friends. He has had a best buddy since birth and they are inseparable. Unfortunately, they don't go to the same elementary since we moved. I have been talking to Gage about being friendly and introducing himself to others. We'll see what happens.

Walking to the bus stop.

Gage is the one with the Scooby Doo backpack.

We live within walking distance to the school, but the district doesn't want to pay for a crossing guard in the middle of the day. So, the kindergarteners get bussed to school in the afternoon and then the parents are responsible at the end of the school day. This actually works out nicely because starting in September I have Landen in morning preschool which is only 2 hrs. If I put him in afternoon I would have to interupt Tanner's nap to pick him up and we all know how important a l year old's nap is. I have Gage in afternoon kindergarten because it was the only way to get the teacher "everyone" recommended and from what I have seen thus far it is well worth it. If it wasn't for the bus and Mike being able to pick up Gage on the way home from his work, I would be strapping three children into carseats 4 times a day. Can you imagine?

At the end of his first day, Gage came home and said his favorite part was riding the bus. Gage instantly informed me saying, "Mommy, I was the only one wearing a seatbelt on the bus!" I didn't even know buses had seatbelts. Gage is not one to break the rules. I don't think I will have to worry about him much. Landen on the other hand.........Stay tuned for his first day of preschool.