First Day Impressions

Noah's first words about his first day of Kindergarten:

"It was SO long and there was a LOT of learning!"

It took us awhile to get more out of him- his mind was DONE thinking for awhile. He said his class went to the library, but they didn't get to check out any books. He was quite bummed about that. His class watched some "Franklin" movies. My kids love Franklin the Turtle books so this was totally awesome. He played inside for recess since it has been so hot. His classroom has "way more toy foods than we have." He had a great day and was so exhausted when he went to bed.

Noah's 2nd day proved to be MUCH harder on everyone than the first. Noah was in tears as we dropped him off. I am sure he was thinking, "Do I really have to do this all over again?" It is a HUGE adjustment for him. I did the best thing I could do: let his teacher be firm, put him in line, and I walked away. It was so hard, but I knew it was best for him. Daniel and Jodi fell apart at home. They didn't know how to play at all without Noah. I had to be very active with them and engage them through much of the day. It was so exhausting for me as well!! Noah really is an anchor in our home and his going to school shows me how special he is in our family.

Noah really had a great time today. He had P.E. and absolutely loved it. This is crazy for an "Albaugh" (my maiden name). We were not at all athetic and the P.E. teachers had their hands full with our awkwardness. Noah LOVED the jogs around the gym- go figure. I can sit forever listening to Noah tell me about his day. He is so amazing and wonderful and I truly feel empty with him gone.

I am hoping and praying that Daniel will "come into his own" soon. He throws such awful fits as any mom of a 3-year old will understand. I am tried to my max with that boy. He can be so sugary sweet and then turn on you in less than a second. It's really quite talented actually!!! I know that life around the Frier home will smooth out eventually, but with Noah starting school, Dustin starting school, and Daniel starting speech therapy/preschool life will be turbulent until we get it all balanced out.

Not So Little Anymore

I woke up early, got the family ready, and at 8:25am said goodbye to Noah for a day. Today is his first day of kindergarten! He was so excited to go and he was ready. He walked right up to his teacher, put his book bag down and found some boys playing in the sand. 2 seconds later the bell rang and Noah and the group of boys were still playing in the sand! He will learn about the bells and what they mean today. Because church goes so late for us (6pm) we didn't have much time to get Noah pumped up for school yesterday. Then, he got a phone call from his teacher. Noah was SO excited after that. He came running to me to tell me all about his conversation with his teacher.

It was hard for me to "keep my cool" and not break down completely. Noah is a great kid and is going to have so much fun and learn so much. I can't wait to hear how his day went. Daniel is having a REALLY hard time. Daniel cried a lot last night. After our family prayer Noah gave Daniel a hug and said, "It's ok Daniel. I'll still be your best friend when I come home tomorrow!" I cried after that! Daniel cried again this morning when Noah left. He really misses Noah- although he is already finding the plusses- Daniel gets to pick the movies, what we get for lunch, what games to play, etc... He is watching Jumanji and loving it. (Noah does not like it so much). Dustin was able to come with me to see Noah off and will be out of class in enough time to pick up Noah today.

It is awfully quiet and different without Noah here. I am glad I have a few weeks before Daniel starts preschool. Jodi and I are going to be lonely without the boys!