His First Day Of Kindergarten!

Before I tell you about The Youngest's first day I have to confess that I feel bad for giving him the spotlight. I don't want The Oldest to feel left out. I'm paranoid about whether he will need therapy when he's older because his Mother didn't post anything about his first day of Junior High.

But what was I to do?? You know how almost-teenagers are always getting embarrassed about stuff their parents do. It's not like he would've let us drop him off to Junior High and take pictures of him entering the building, finding his locker, and unzipping his 5 Star binder for the first time.

I also thought about bringing Junior along when I went to pick him up for his first day of cross country practice, but then I pictured the kids laughing and elbowing him and saying things like "Dude, is that your Mom taking pictures?" So I left Junior at home and brought my ipod instead. ipods are in.

So this post is all about The Youngest.

I just know the girls will be all over him when they look into those eyes. Good thing he's already betrothed...

His classroom is all the way at the end of the hall.

Telling his teacher all about his Thomas the Tank Engine lunch box...

Time for us to go...

FAQ:

Q: So, did you cry when you dropped him off?

A: Are you kidding me??? Have you not been reading my blog?? I actually got out of the house and saw other adults. I even talked to some of them!

Q: What did you do with your free time?

A: Well, yesterday my Little Buddy (he needs a nickname) and I went out and about. Our first stop was, of course, Dunkin' Donuts. I needed my caffiene. Then we went to the bank, gassed up the truck and went to the mall. Here he is in his car seat. You can tell by his facial expression how much fun it is to shop with me.

Q: What are you going to do with the rest of your free time?

A: I don't know. Shirley (my Little Buddy's Mom and my friend) is due to have a baby soon, and right now the plan is for me to watch them both 3 days a week. Until then it will be just me and him 3 days, and the other 2 I will have to myself. That will give me some uninterrupted time at the computer to edit pictures, design albums, research products, read up on photography-related topics, etc. So basically I'll be working on the Photography end of things those days, whether I'm out shooting or sitting at my desk in my laundry room/office. I also plan to drink a lot of coffee.