Mason Starts First Grade

Mason had his second day of first grade today. He goes to La Costa Meadows Elementary school. I'm always nervous before school. Will he like school? Will his teacher be nice? Will he understand everything? Will he make new friends?

I missed him immediately after dropping him off yesterday. I was excited to pick him up at 3:10. When I asked him if he had a good first day he said "Yep!" He said his most favorite part is that he has his very own desk. With his name on it and a cubby and it's all his own, for the whole year. His least favorite part was P.E. He said it was too hot and boring. (He got very sunburned so I'll be putting sunscreen on him every day from now on.) But besides P.E. being too hot and boring, he absolutely loves school. I asked him if his teacher is nice. He said "My teacher is TOO nice!" meaning he loves her.

I don't know why I get so worried about him before school starts. I guess it's my job. A friend reminded me of that today. Mason continues to surprise me each year. I'm realizing that he's got his life pretty much under control. This kid loves school. Good thing since it'll be a huge chunk of his life for the next 16 years. Many parents worry about the adjustment going from short kindergarten days to all day. I asked him if he wishes he was back at kindergarten going only 3 hours to school or if he likes going 6 hours to school. His reply: "6!" That a boy, Mason. I love that my girls have such a good example to look up to.