And.....HE'S OFF!!!

I just sent Gavin off to his first day of school! I never thought I would be one to cry dropping him off, but I just couldn't help it! What a milestone! Congratulations Gavin!!!

I wasn't sure what he would do when we got to his classroom because he can be a little clingy in a situation like that. But to my surprise, he just let go of my hand, walked right to the tables, found his name and sat down! He never even looked back! That is probably what set off the crying. He was so confident and excited and didn't give his mom a second thought. I was so happy for him--but my heart broke a little...it's so great to see your kids grow up--but it's so hard to realize they are, well...GROWING UP!! I hope he will stay the tender-hearted snuggler for a few more years...I don't want everything to end all at once!

Funny side note...anyone who knows Gavin, knows you cannot show too much excitement or anticipation for anything you actually want him to do. The pressure seems to get to him and he will shut down and almost drive you crazy! You find yourself saying things like, "THIS IS A CARNIVAL! LET GO OF MY LEG AND GO HAVE FUN!!!"

This morning was no different. He wouldn't eat anything for breakfast--I had to force him to get out of his PJ's and brush his hair when we were down to 15 minutes before school started--usually the kid is the first one dressed every morning and very particular about matching his underwear to his shirt and shorts (usually all green or all orange, etc.) We have counted down to this day all summer....COME ON! But I know Gavin, so I just acted nonchalont about the whole thing so we wouldn't have a melt down.

I had to laugh at this picture--this is Gavin on the most exciting day of his life when his mother is so excited that he is shutting down---but his mother needs that first day of school picture for her blog and he is trying to go along with me and do everything I say so I won't get mad!