Kingswood Welcomes Ian James

My alarm clock went off this morning and I cried. I showered and cried. I checked my email and cried. Yes, I was crying in spurts. (I was having flashbacks of the morning I woke up on the day I left Vermont and drove to California for my big move...same thing was happening!!! cried, cried, cried) Ian woke up earlier than normal and I pulled myself together, so he didn't know I was crying. Why the emotions??? IAN'S STAGGERED ENTRY DAY WAS TODAY FOR KINDERGARTEN!!!!! Well, Ian was very scared when he woke up because he knew what was going to happen today. He made it clear that he wasn't going. Ugh. I was able to get some breakfast in him, so that made me feel better. He got dressed, brushed his teeth, combed his hair and he wouldn't let go of me as we sat on the couch. I asked if he wanted to go through his pre-school scrapbook I had put together over the last two years and he liked that idea. Ian was just grinning going through the pictures probably because it was comforting to him and he has great memories of the Kirk! Gavin woke up by this time and I asked Ian to talk to Gavin about pre-school (make Ian feel very important telling Gavin all about the Kirk). Cailean called and I cried. He called again and I cried again. Once again, I composed myself when I gave the phone to Ian. They were talking about planes and airports and as soon as Cailean said the word "school"...Ian shut down. He put his face in the pillow and that was the end of the conversation.

Karen arrived by 8:30am to watch Gavin this morning since I had to go to work. Ian and I headed off to Kingswood Elementary and Ian asked me what time I would be picking him up. I told him he is going to have fun all day and that I'll be able to pick him up at 3:45pm. He told me that was too long (I wanted to say...I completely agree!!!!!!). I was able to walk him in and take him to the Kindergarten registration table. We ran into the art teacher who knows us from church, so Ian gave a smile to her! We were greeted by two of the Kindergarten teachers and they were just wonderful. But, the look on Ian's face...wow! It was almost like he was thinking, "I am very scared...I don't know people here...don't leave me..." But, we said goodbye and he went with one of the teachers into the classroom. I walked out of the school very proud though because we know Ian will have fun and he is ready for this adventure! I got into the car and cried. Yup...all the way to work. LOL

When it was time to pick Ian up at 3:45pm, Gavin and I were right there waiting! He was very excited and the teacher said he had a GREAT day! :) I, of course, wanted to know every detail. I asked Ian, "What did you do today???" He said, "I don't know." Okay, so the response hasn't changed from pre-school. LOL Ian will share things with you when he wants to. It won't all be discussed at once. Also, if he says something about school and you weren't paying attention. Forget it. He won't repeat it! LOL For instance, he told Cailean that he played on the big playground during recess today. Cailean wasn't paying attention and I heard Ian tell him this. I told Cailean to listen. He asked Ian to repeat it. Ian wouldn't. LOL LOL

From what I gathered...he counted up to 51...he wrote...he took a nap and fell asleep for 20 minutes (they do have rest time) and the teacher had to wake them all up...they had centers...there were 12 kids there...they went outside for recess...he ate lunch in the cafeteria (he even ate pepperoni that I put in his lunch...his choice...this is big for him).

I asked him if he is excited to go back on Tuesday and he said, "yes." Phew!

Friday at 5pm we'll find out who is teacher will be for this year! Exciting times!