Gavin started first grade this year in Borger, Texas. Most of the grades are split up into different campuses so this year he moved to a new school, Gateway Elementary. He was super excited about moving up and going to the "big school". Throughout the summer when we would talk about him going to school he often prayed that he would have friends in the same class, while mommy prayed for a GOOD teacher (we had a rough one in kindergarten).
The night before school, Gavin picked out his clothes, made his lunch requests, set his alarm clock- he asked us if he could start waking up on his own- we didn't oblige, and semi went to bed early! As usual, we had cinnamon rolls for breakfast as a first day of school treat and off we went!
I had a baby sitter come and stay with the two little ones at home so my morning time could be focused and devoted to Gavin while taking him into school. He was able to meet his teacher and see his classroom a few days earlier at meet the teacher, but I still wanted to be able to walk him in!
Brooks met us at school and we brought Gavin in together! You could tell Gavin had mixed emotions-- it was a new place and he wasn't all that sure about it, yet he was excited and eager to go! After a quick picture he hugged and kissed Brooks and walked in his class. It took a minute of me watching to make sure he got his backpack put away and found his seat that I realized I didn't give him a hug and a kiss. I debated on going into his room, but decided against it and instead held back my tears, said a prayer for him, and walked away.
After sitting in the pick up line for an hour, we got Gavin and he said his first day was GREAT!! Two of his really good buddies are in his class (such an answer to prayer) and he loves his teacher! He talked all afternoon about all the new rules, the new places (gym, cafeteria, and huge library) and couldn't wait to go back tomorrow!
Here's to a great year in first grade!
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