The Start of Kindergarten

This past week has been a big one for all of us here at the Erickson 5 household.  It all began on Tuesday with orientation at the school.  This is were the teacher told us all about the classroom rules, school rules, and all about herself.  She has twins herself and Jon and I were thrilled to learn this as we feel that she will "understand" the multiple even more.  We also got to ride the bus with AEK to help them learn the bus rules and how to ride.

A on her 1st Day!

Wednesday was the first full day.  The kids were so excited that they were ready to go 20 minutes before we needed to leave.  We held them off but we were the first kids at the bus stop that day! Grandma Mary and Uncle T joined us to watch them climb on that big yellow bus for the first time. Then Uncle T unknown to Jon and I followed the bus to school!  So fun.  He reported later that he saw AEK standing outside with their teacher as he drove by.  I was grateful for the report later in the day...Thanks Uncle T!

There are about 15 kids that are at our bus stop and we have met some really nice kids and parents this week at drop off and pick up for the bus.  It is nice to know that some of the older kids are watching out for some of the younger kids on the bus.

E on her 1st day!

AEK have come home everyday with new stories and excitement about the new friends they are making and the things they are doing.  They love to eat lunch at school and this week we only packed one lunch from home.  We also learned that we can go in any day of the week and have lunch with them!  That sounds like fun and something that Jon and I will plan to do.

K on his 1st Day!

Next week they already have their first field trip to the Apple Orchard.  Jon has volunteered to go along and be a chaperon.  The kids are thrilled. 

Walking down to the bus stop!

AEK with bus driver Mr. Randy!

Walking home after a successful 1st day of school!

I have to admit that it has been a long week for me to get through this transition.  I can only imagine when all three go off to college but I think I will have to plan a month long trip around that time!  I feel a lot better and having all of the kids come home everyday LOVING school has helped me to realize that this really is a great transition for us and one these kids really needed.

AEK with some neighborhood friends!

So today I feel blessed that we are at this point in our lives, we have a great Kindergarten teacher and student teacher, the kids love school, and we once again made it through another transition with flying colors!  God is good, really good!