Wild Man went back "TWO" school today as an official SECOND grader. Wait! A second grader? Are we old enough to have a 2nd grader? 
Apparently we are. {Sigh} I vow not to be nostalgic. I will not blahblahblah about how he SHOULD NOT be in 2nd grade. I will not admit to being a little teary while walking behind him down the second grade hall. 
Nope. I will not. I will also not admit I was relieved to hear the bickering and sighs of boredom fade into the distance with each passing minute. 
Goodbye dog days of summer. Hello routine and structure for all. 
He has been SO READY to go back to school and see his friends. He really missed them. This year he is in a class of 17 but with only one classmate from Kindergarten. He was a little unsure about that lineup. Before school we talked a lot about how to have a friend you have to be a friend. He was a little nervous but by the end of the day he was telling me all about his new 2nd grade pals. He's going to be just fine. Like it or not, he's growing up (whether I put a brick on his head or not). I can't wait to see what 2nd grade has in store for our Wild Man.
Wild Man and Mrs. Polka Dots
August 2008
First Day of 1st Grade
Wild Man and Mrs. Patience
August 2009
First Day of 2nd Grade
(Registration Day)
Wild Man and Mommy
August 2010
Unfortunately, Wild Man's new teacher is recovering from surgery and wasn't at school this week. We are hoping and praying she will return soon so he can get in a good routine from the beginning. In the meantime, we'll take it one second grade day at a time.
4 comments:
Yay, JTW! Hope you have a great 2nd grade year and make lots of new friends. ;-)
2nd grade! No way! He sure has grown! I'm loving the blog even more since we have moved. Love the picture of you and Wild Man. You look beautiful! Miss you. Sorry you guys couldn't come for a visit. Maybe soon. Hugs and Love from East TN!
I am sending my oldest to grade 10 (that is the start of high school in Canada) and it blows my mind! I am so old! It is so amazing to watch our children grow year to year, I hope your son has a great year in grade 2. (We also say grade ? instead of ? grade!)
Oh J Grammy just can not beleive that you are so grown up now. Grammy misses you and your sisters sooooooo much! I am so proud of what a smart boy you are. I am sure all the kids in your class will become good friends with you. Remember what Mom said about to have an friend you have to be one. Enjoy the 2nd grade and maybe Mom or Dad can show you how to email Grammy and you can keep me updated on what you are doing!
Hi Little Miss and MeiMei. I know you girls are excited that the house is ALL YOURS now! Please be nice to Mommy and listen to her words. LM it will not be long til you will be back at preschool. I know you are excited. Mei Mei probably would like to go too. I miss you all!
Love always
Grammy
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