It's official!

Robbie started kindergarten today! We went in late last week to meet his new teacher and drop off school supplies. I think it helped this morning's hand-off go very smoothly. He knew where to sit, plus without any other kids around, the teacher
was able to accommodate his request to have a red pencil caddy at his desk. They have short days all week, then next week will begin the full 7:45 to 2:00 PM days.
We tried to think of something fun to do this weekend to celebrate the milestone, or his last weekend of freedom, whichever way you want to look at it, but drew blanks and just spent a late Sunday afternoon at the pool.
Teachers request that all supplies brought in are labeled, even each individual crayon. Here's what else we did this weekend!
I'm not the first, nor will be the last to say this, but the transition from pre-school to K might be harder on the parents. His teacher sent home a few more notes in the backpack that weren't covered in orientation, including this: If your child does not know how to tie shoelaces, have him/her wear shoes with Velcro. Teachers do not have time to tie children's shoelaces throughout the day.
Harsh new world.