xan (and mom) were pretty nervous for the first day of school this year. it was more than a new school year and a new class, new grade, etc...it was an entirely new school! he got up and ready really quickly and seemed excited. we had lots of time to pose for pics under the dogwood tree in the front yard. 
and IN the dogwood tree in the front yard -- time for pictures of x being goofy
and of x being somewhat calm and sedate.
he chattered all the way to school, but as soon as we got to the school he clammed up. he was quiet as we walked to school (had to park a ways away since EVERYBODY was dropping off that day). he was even quieter as we got to his classroom door. now eyes are firmly looking at the ground. i held it together, and so did he -- i could tell he wanted to cry -- and to tell the truth, so did i. if he had cried even one tear, mom was gonna totally LOSE IT.
but, i told the teacher he was new to the school and she immediately made him feel better. (WHEW!)
after school, he was more than a little happy to see me waiting outside the door. when, on the drive home, i asked about how his first day was, he gave me two thumbs up (and two feet up as well) -- so i guess we're off to a great start!
