I’m not sure how it happened, but it seems that I blinked my eyes and this baby grew up…
Sloan Alexander Stuart
Blink...He's 1
Blink...He's 2
Blink...He's 3
Blink...He's 4
Blink...He's 5
- Blink…He’s 6 and he’s in Kindergarten!
I never thought I’d get emotional sending Sloan off to school. In fact, I haven’t been at all emotional about it…until yesterday when I sat in the cafeteria of his school and it all hit me. Even though he’s only going a half day (which I’m so thankful for), it’s still a big step in life. I’m now the mom of an elementary school student. I am getting information on the PTO. How the flip did I get here?
Sloan had a blast at school. When asked what his favorite part of the day was, he replied, “Everything.” He thought riding the school bus was “rockin’ awesome,” and “super loved” gym.
So there it is. I blinked and my baby grew up. And I spent the entire morning blinking hard against the tears that kept pricking my eyes. Especially after the big yellow bus drove away with my boy inside it’s belly.
Blink…blink,blink,blink,blink,sniffle,blink,blink…
You are such a good writer, Kelli! You take a single simple word, and manage to put so much emotion into it. That last line about your boy inside the belly of the bus….such a perfect way to describe what we, as parents, are feeling. I remember when Chase got onto the bus and drove away that first time to kindergarten…..you feel like you are placing your child into strangers hands, it is such a milestone in life!! I am so glad Sloan and B are in the same class, that gives me comfort:)
i know…the “how the flip did i get here?” was my thought most of the first month of school last year! 🙂
i’m glad it was a good day for him!
i know! weren’t they just in the church nursery together like yesterday?
I think I have finally figured out how to reply on your blog. Sloan, I can’t believe how big you have grown this summer. You are so tall and SLIM! I love your ‘first day of school’ picture. I’m so glad you are excited about being in Kindergarten, and I can’t believe you are getting to ride a bus. I rode one when I was in school. Sloan, I’m so excited for your teacher. She has so many fun days ahead of her with you in her class! I know you will study hard, listen carefully to your teacher, and obey everything she tells you to do! I’m so proud of you, and I can’t wait to see you really soon.
Love you,
Bebe
AH! That is so adorable. I love the picture of the bus leaving. I’m having a hard time just getting my kid to preschool! How will I handle kindergarten? Whew…2 more years. Thanks for the fun pictures! They grow so stinking fast!