fallon

She's such a big girl

here she is last week when we went to go meet her teacher

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Dadu2004

That's awesome! I bet you're super excited!

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fallon

it's a whole new world that's for sure...today's our first full day so I'll probably be going out of my mind by noon

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Dadu2004

Fallon's to do list for the day:

1. Post 3 new threads on PF
2. Clean bathroom
3. Do laundry
4. Paint toe nails
5. Watch a chick flick
6. Take a shower
7. Go for a walk
8. Take car to car wash
9. Take a nap

Thought these might keep your mind busy for the day...

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HappyMomma

Awww, look at her! (Dd wants those Hannah Montana shirts. LOL)

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fallon

aww...thanks for thinking of me

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dadof3boys

The first day of kindergarten really is a big event. I didn't think it would be, but when it happened, I realized how fast the last five years have gone by since my oldest son was born.

It's been two weeks now since Ryan's first day of kindergarten, and he's doing well, other than having trouble remembering to bring back assorted items from his lunchbox. I've been busy with work projects, but here's what I wrote after the first day:

I dropped my son off for his first day of kindergarten today. Actually, it wasn't just me. My wife and our 3-year-old and 7-month-old were also there for the milestone event.

For this first day, parents were allowed to walk into the school with their kids. So we all walked in, Ryan with his Spider-Man backpack on his back, gripping his mom's hand, and me in charge of the other two boys.

We went into the cafeteria, where the teachers and principal had the kids sitting in rows by signs for their teachers. There was a little presentation, a song for the kids, and then it was time for the parents to say goodbye.

As we walked out, I could see both excitement and anxiety on Ryan's face. We blew kisses to each other and waved. As other parents blocked Ryan's view of us, I could see him moving his head so he could keep seeing us as we left. He kept on waving and blowing kisses. I waved one last time and blew one last kiss to him and walked out of the cafeteria.

He'll be fine, I'm sure. All morning he was talking about the excitement of the first day of school and that he couldn't wait to ride the bus home. But it's hard seeing that concerned look on your child's face.

You want to protect your kids forever. Keep them small and innocent. But time moves on. Before my wife and I know it, our 3-year-old will be starting school, and then our littlest will be in school.

And, although it's hard to believe, someday we'll be sending Ryan off to college. We'll say goodbye to the boy who just weeks ago was celebrating how he could tie his shoes in double knots.

When that day comes, I know my head will be filled with lots of thoughts. And one image:

Ryan waving and blowing kisses to me on his first day of kindergarten.

Jessie

Awww. Too cute!