Just Like That.....

Gavin's little feet raced up those school bus steps this morning, and that was it. He was officially a kindergartner. We started with our traditional first day of school picture in front of the bush.

Here he is the first day of 3-year-old pre-school.


Here he is the first day of 4-year-old pre-school.


And here he is this morning. Our big kindergarten 5-year-old. Ready for the world on his own.

If he was nervous, he hid it well. He was bouncing all over the driveway with excitement while we waited for the bus. And when the bus arrived, he was off. Anxious to get up the steps, and begin his new adventure.

There were no tears (from Gavin), only an excitement and confidence toward what he was about to experience. Without us. That's the hard part. Today was the first day in five years, that he did something new all on his own. And it is the first day, of many, many more days where he will do just that. Things on his own. In a way, it's hard. But this morning, for me at least, I was proud. Proud to see the smiles, excitement, and confidence that Gavin showed as he walked up the school bus steps. It was the "gold star", the "A+" on Donna's and My parenting report card for the last 5 years. We did the right things, and raised a happy, confident boy that is ready, and able, to do new things on his own.

Now.....we just have to get Isabelle off to pre-school next week.