Monday, August 23, 2010

First Day of School

School started on Wednesday August 18th. The kids were ready. I don't know if I was though.Gabriel was so excited and showing off his Hot Wheels lunch box. He is at Reagan Elementary this year.

Gillian is off to 3rd grade.
Wow Savannah is in the 6th grade now.
And Chyna is in Jr High. How did that happen. When did she get that old?
Now something happened between Gabriel's picture and the group shot. He was no longer happy and it went downhill from there.

We all took him to his school first. The girls were excited to help drop him off. Well he was not ready to be dropped off. The minute we got to the classroom his head dropped and he clinged to me so fast. We tried to take a picture for the teacher but his face was probably worse than the above. She tried a few times, but I was thinking just give up he is not going to smile for you. Then I had to leave to get the girls to school on time. That is when his panic set in and the screaming and crying started. His teacher, Mrs. Couret had to hold him down so I could leave the classroom. As sad as it was, I didn't cry. I feel like he needs this time. He is very shy, emotional and sensitive and hopefully school everyday will help him socialize more.

The girls were dropped off and excited to see all their friends again. But I can remember all of their first days of school. They were once all my little shy momma's girls and now they are running out of the car without even looking back. Time flies so fast.

3 comments:

RMCarter said...

Haha, I love the change in Gabriel's face between his individual and group pictures. :) What a funny kid!

Yes, they are growing up so fast... I remember substituting Gillian's *Sunbeam* class, and seeing the other girls in junior primary too. Look at all of them now... :D

Marina said...

I'm so proud of you! I know Gabriel really pulls at your heart strings! ;)

Pugliani Family said...

The kids are getting so big! JUNIOR HIGH! Beautiful family!