First Grade, At LAST!

I really can’t believe it! It was only 7 years ago that I was teaching MY 5th year of First Grade. If you would have told me to imagine my tiny baby as a First Grader, I would have looked at you like you were crazy. And, in a blink, here we are!!! My baby is in MY grade! My favorite age!!!

And, in true Quinn fashion, he had a GREAT day! After a yummy breakfast (of his choice of Chocolate Lucky Charms that he’s been BEGGING for all summer) and an obligatory photo shoot, ThePoeFam went together to take our big First Grader to school. We walked in, knowing exactly where to go and with NO fear! I have to admit that I was thankful, in that moment, that Kindergarten was last year!

He was excited to walk into his classroom and get to work on the art project in front of him! Mommy decided to be brave, too. I took a few pics, watched as Nash gave his Bubba lots and lots of hugs and “I love yous” and walked out of the room like a big girl! My first grader was going to be just fine!

Momma on the other hand felt no different than last year! My heart felt broken ALL day and I prayed for Q constantly…that he would find new friends, that his teacher would make him feel comfortable, that he would spread the love of Jesus to all of those around him and more!

Nash and I tried to stay busy at home and couldn’t wait to go and pick Quinn up. Nash asked 3 or 4 times if it was time to go and get Quinn yet. I love how he missed him. And, when it was finally time, we eagerly got in the car and picked up our happy boy! How we love him and loved hearing the little bits he would tell us about his day! {He made a new friend, he has to raise his hand all of the time now and he got a new PE teacher…then he told me that’s all he wants to tell me for now!} I can’t wait for him to learn and grow and have a blast as a FIRST GRADER!

 











  

 





 

Excitedly in line to pick up Bubba…

Our annual after school treat…he did inform me that I probably gave “Tummy Baby” a TINY brain freeze! ;)….

Here’s a little first day of school interview:

What was your favorite part of your day at school?
Pretty much Recess.

What was your least favorite part about your day?
Sitting on the carpet talking about new rules at school…now we have to raise our hands and all that stuff.

Did you learn anything at school? 
I think I might of but I forgot if I did!

What did you eat?      

Minion cookies, peanut butter and jelly sandwich, I didn’t really eat many of my teddy bears, grapes, Pringles sticks (I love Pringles), a Danimals Grape Yogurt Smoothie

Did you make any new friends?
Yes, Tyler.

Did you like your teacher? 
Yes because she’s nice and she gives us fun stuff to do.

Did you have fun at school?
Yes I did sometimes…like coloring myself and reading the School Bus book on the carpet and recess, of course.

Do you want to go back to school another day? Yes, so I can see Garrett again and maybe I’ll get to play with Tyler.


{And, a flashback…}     


 

First Grade, Here He Comes!!!

My goodness…my big boy is starting First Grade! It really is hard to believe. And, after an amazing and busy Summer, it was time to get in back-to-school mode. On Friday, we went to meet our teacher. We are excited to have Mrs. Crick as Q’s First Grade Teacher this year! (and how fun is her name!?!) God knows exactly who Q needs and I prayed that He would put him the perfect class! I can’t wait to see how God uses my sweet love this year!
 
{My beautiful boy waiting to go in for Meet the Teacher…}
 

 
{Mrs. Crick…}

And, the day before school was all about celebrating! We set a fun table for dinner…and, even thought Nasher doesn’t start until next week, he wanted to celebrate with Bubba…

 
Thankfully, Daddy came home early from work and had a BLAST in the pool with his dudes. Seriously, my smile hurt from watching them!
 

 




After a yummy dinner from the grill, the boys took a bath and got on the couch for a movie and our annual “Night Before School sussy!” Q has learned to expect his “Surprise Ball” and couldn't wait! They had a blast making a mess and finding all of the goodies inside…


Then, before bed, it was time to read his special books. One from us and one from his teacher…
How cute is this!? Q loved putting his confetti under his pillow… 
We prayed for our big First Grader and tucked him in! We’re all excited for tomorrow!

First Grade… HERE HE COMES!!!