First Day of Kindergarten!

Yesterday felt like the beginning of a long journey. We sent Buddy off for his first day of Kindergarten.

He was very excited for his day. We had purchased a new backpack and some new school clothing for the occasion. He was up and already dressed before coming to wake me up that morning. By the time we got to the school, his excitement had turned to hesitancy. That of course, made me anxious for him.

The day turned out well in the end. He was smiling when I picked him up. He cannot recall a single name of any of his 20 classmates, apparently they worked on some kind of gingerbread man and they received a special cupcake for a snack. Other than that, I'm a bit in the dark as to what the first day was like.

He seems willing to go again tomorrow, so that's good. My little boy doesn't seem so little anymore.

Have a Happy Day!

~MJ

First Day of School Chalkboard

Buddy just started his first day of preschool today!  I'm certain that I'm more anxious about it than he is.  Is it okay for the parent to experience separation anxiety?  He's my first, so unlike most of the parents I meet, I kind of want to keep him home forever. He's pretty much awesome.  Perhaps, after I've experienced life with just one child a few days a week, I'll feel differently. Maybe. And I suppose that the one on one time with Jellybean will be good for both of us.

Here's my amazing preschooler (AHH! I have a preschooler!)

See that chalkboard in his hands? I got this really simple tip from a friend.  Just pick up a frame and spray paint the glass with chalkboard paint. Now, I'll be able to use this chalkboard every year. How awesome is that?

Here's the step by step:

1. Get some chalkboard paint and take the glass out of your frame.
2. Spray paint the glass. I gave it several thin coats. After it was dry to the touch, I did a few more thin coats.
3. Let it dry for 24 hours
4. To get it ready for use, rub chalk over the entire surface.
5. Erase.
6. Put it in your frame and you're ready to write.

I don't have incredible art skills, maybe they'll improve over the years.

Have a Happy Day!

~MJ

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