1st Day of Kindergarten

Today was Jace's first day of Kindergarten. I can't believe I just typed that, he has literally grown up over night. He was so serious about it all and intently waited for his name to be called at the orientation this morning. But as he left my side to go stand with his class, my heart sank. My baby is growing up faster than I'd like. And I have to share him now.

I think Jace realized what a big milestone today was. He's been so ready for school and this new adventure called Kindergarten. How could I not share in his excitement too?!? I am grateful we get to come along for the ride :) I used to teach 3rd grade at the school he's now attending, I took my leave of absence and later resignation when I was pregnant with Jace. Memories flooded back as I walked through Red Rock's front doors, holding my own child's hand for his first day of Kindergarten. It's a great place to be back to, only now as Jace's mom; not as Mrs. Allred, 3rd grade teacher, anymore. "My kids" (the students I once taught) are now Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors at RHS. Again, time flies. After the parent's meeting, we were able to go back to the classroom to check on our child...mine was loving it. Here is Jacers with his sweet Kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Stewart (aka Aunt J). It does make it a bit easier knowing he has his aunt for his teacher! I just know he's going to have an awesome year in Room 111.And so I drove back home alone, in tears, until I saw these two faces...
Thank God I still have these cuties at home!!!!!