Saturday, August 30, 2008

First Day of School

He was very excited. He couldn't wait to wear his new shoes.
He is definitely my child.

I think Daniel is the saddest.
He keeps saying "I'll miss my Jack"
Kindergarten line up.

He was so glad his Dad could come.

We are so excited that Jackson is in Kindergarten. Parts of me want to cry but he is ready and so am I. Maybe because two nights before he told me he was moving to Africa because Paris wasn't far enough away from me. We were having another clean the play room fight. Needless to say he decided not to move to Africa because he concluded he wouldn't survive. I think when I told him he didn't have any money to pay for a hotel room he got a little nervous. He is used to Grandma Sherie taking him on great vacations. I painted a less than "Four Seasons" picture.
I am so proud of him and I know he will do well. He is a nice boy and loves to learn. He tells me not to be sad because he'll be home in the afternoon. My mom asked "How do you deal with change" and I guess my answer is you have no choice. Isn't that a blessing. Otherwise we would never progress and life would be dull. So mom I guess that's how I deal with change. Change brings anticipation, anxiety, excitement, and curiosity all things that make life great.
Good luck Jackson. I love you so much even if you do sometimes want to move to Africa I sometimes do too.

8 comments:

Kim Ward said...

These kids are growing up too fast. Jack is so smart and I know he will love school. I miss being closer to you guys, we don't see you as regularly as when we lived in bountiful!

Ryan & Holly Willard said...

Congrats Jackson! He is so smart, he will love school. I was sad/anxious/happy when Jake went to Kindergarten.

Sarah said...

can't believe he is old enough for school. man, time sure does fly by doesn't it? I am sure he is just going to enjoy school so much.
oh man, those ankles of yours... hang in there Jess- sounds like only a few more weeks. can't wait to hear the news. miss you

Turpin Times said...

Jackson looks and sounds like he is ready for first grade, not Kindergarten. At least you get him home in the afternoon!

Heather said...

Go Jack Go! Watch out kindergarten, let's hope you're prepared for all of the questions!

Leslie said...

You have reached another milestone, congrats! I totally can relate with the change but also happy for them. Jess, he so darn Cute!

Nicole said...

Jack,
Please do not move to Africa. I would miss you way too much. Good Luck with Kindergarten.

Jen said...

How did this happen? I loved that he threatened to move to Africa, that is so cute.