Kindergarten Man.
Sam started kindergarten last week, and by this time we’re well past the first-day jitters and into a routine. Dismissal is at 11:30 a.m. these first two weeks, and every day at around 11:15 I take my place in the array of parents at the picnic tables to await the return of my firstborn son. Picnic tables! Can you imagine? In Southern California, the lunchroom is outdoors.
Every day, he’s near the front of the line, and every day, my heart catches a little at the sight of him. He’s already all boy, so his answers are monosyllabic as I ask “How was your day? What did you learn?” Occasionally, he volunteers a little detail. “A couple of those kids want me out of that class. But they’re just poody-butts. Who cares what they think?” I’m glad to hear we’ve managed to give our son a little foundation in self-esteem — our son the self-proclaimed scientist, who wears button-up shirts to class while the other boys run about in T-shirts. You give ‘em hell, Sammy. You’re absolutely right; there is absolutely nothing wrong with you. And whoever says otherwise is nothing but a poody-butt.
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Melany aka Supermom says:
WTG to your little boy. My firstborn is way too sensitive. Taking all comments personally. WTG Sammy!
Thursday, September 14, 2006 4:01 am
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Friday, September 15, 2006 3:26 pm
suzy says:
Ah, in AZ we have outdoor “cafeterias” too–except they have a misting system (for those 115 degree days!). So weird to my midwestern eyes.
Love that Sammy in his button-up shirts! When Bridget was his age, SHE stood alone in her dresses. Everyone said: “Oh, enjoy it. Next year you’ll never see her in anything but shorts or jeans!” And here she is in 8th grade, still standing alone in her dresses and skirts!
Enjoy your kindy-garten! I think it’s so fun!! Love all the artwork they bring home!
Hugs,
Suzy
Sunday, September 17, 2006 4:19 am
Rosemary says:
So cute. Hope he holds on to that self esteem.
I remember Sean on her first day of kindergarten. She got out of the car and started racing towards the school saying “I can’t wait to mee my NEW friends!”
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