He also showed us a new trick. He went across the monkey bars many times...so strong and steady. I enjoyed watching him confidently figure it out. His repetitions reminded me of when he had just learned to walk and discovered the ramp at church. Back then, he practiced walking up and back down the ramp until he was satisfied that he could do it well...practice, practice, practice.
Here is a picture of his first day of school without parents. He and Dakota waited for the bus at the end of our driveway. (See how big his tomato plant is that Uncle Jason gave him? We've enjoyed lots of tomatoes.)
Anderson boarded the bus without even looking back. He's such a big boy! He learned that the bus ride to school can be VERY noisy. Day 2 on the bus wasn't as disorderly.
We thought mornings might be rough for Anderson as he likes to sleep in. He has been doing a FABULOUS job getting up with the alarm and tending to business so that he can meet the bus. He's very tired this week, but we know this will all soon be old hat for him.What do the rest of us think of all of this? I'm amazed that I haven't felt really sad. I can't believe I have a child in school, but I am really excited for Anderson's new adventure. The challenges of helping him process what socially goes on at school are interesting, but God is guiding me and Bob through it. We're thankful that Anderson is so open about what he's experiencing. (The poor kid has to tell his stories twice as Bob wants to know all the details after dinner.) I've really enjoyed time with Lyndsey one-on-one. This is a new and much-needed opportunity, particularly in light of all the chaos of the last few months. Tomorrow, we're going to the library, and Lyndsey keeps asking if Denise will come too. She can't imagine going to the library without Denise. 8)
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Hooray for Anderson!!! It is a really big milestone, and it's so exciting that his first days were great. And the monkey bars--a true kindergarten right of passage. Wait for the calluses!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad too, Sarah, that you haven't really been sad; it is a neat new journey, though I personally find the "letting go" hard at times. Hopefully Anderson will remain quite talkative but at some point you'll never get all the details. It gets weird when your kids have a bit of life of their own! Developing a good relationship with the teacher helps; she can fill you in too :).
BTW, Emily is loving being a first grader! (And poor Luke is 363 days and counting to kindergarten!!)
Glad things sound so upbeat despite you being a bit tired. Always thinking of you.
Love Karen, Randy, Emily, and Luke
Sarah,
ReplyDeleteIt's so hard to believe that Anderson is old enough for school! The time goes by so quickly...it's been way too long since we have seen you and your family. You continue to be in our prayers, you look absolutely beautiful!!! We're thinking of you often!
Love Harlee, John, and Riley
Sarah....I love the pictures and the report of how the first week of school went. What a blessing it all is. What a priviledge, like you shared in your email. We are blessed mommas to be able to be home with them! I love you and hope you have a wonderful long weekend!
ReplyDelete*Sniff, Sniff* I miss Mondays with the Levasseurs! It is so good to hear that school started well for Anderson and that Lyndsey and Ethan are enjoying more of your attention. See you soon!
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