there is always something magical and memorable about your first, you know, like your first love, first kiss, first car or even your first pet. It is something new, something that signify a beginning. So today marks the first day of school for my boy. And here is the account of the day.
Surely there was a buzz of excitement circulating around the home when the alarm went off at half past six this morning, although, I have been awake for an hour (courtesy of the hubby going off to work/bush for the week), I am sort of excited for my little boy. There is something about him though that we have not yet concluded but we make it a point not to say anything about his first day of school today. About a year ago, I noticed that he gets this upset tummy and starts spewing every time there is something big happening or even something remotely resembling an important event. At first, I didn’t really think that him being sick got something to do with the event until it seems to happen very often. Like the day we moved house, the day he was due for an educational assessment, or the day we have to go on a long trip, and even the day he has a big day at school and on and on and on. So, from then on, I try not to talk about any event happening until I really have to or even just before we go. So today, he knew that it is the first day back to school but we try hard not to say anything last night in case he gets a case of anxiety.
So this morning when the alarm went off, which is very loud considering its been off the last two months, he jumped off his bed, mumbled a good morning to me and came to give me a hug and kiss, and fumbled his way to the dining table where his breakfast is waiting. I then, went to tara’s room and woke her up as well. We got ready quite quickly, and standing by the kitchen counter, went and did a checklist of things we need for school, and when we have everything ready, got our things ready, and in one line, went our way to the front door. As we opened the car door, everyone stopped as I said, “wait! stop! I forgot something” and dashed back to the house and grabbed my camera to document the day, so here is my little boy on his first day back to school.
I think after a few days, we should be all back to our morning routine but I am glad I got the photo above to remind me of the first day of year one.
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