And So It Begins...

Thad started Pre-K today, and to say he was excited is an understatement! We have talked about preschool for a long time now, and he would have gone last year in Connecticut if it would have been a little easier on the wallet. He has known his letters, numbers, colors, shapes and several other basics for quite some time now and I am no teacher, so he has really been in need of some good direction for progression in his learning. This will in turn give me direction on how I can assist him in his scholastic endeavors.

We met Thad's teacher yesterday and then today was the big day! He was so excited to pack his lunch and wear his new backpack.

He was a great sport and we were able to get several wonderful pictures of our eldest on his very first day of school.

And we couldn't miss out on an opportunity for a photo shoot with our TWO school boys that we officially have at our house!

 Twins?

I think so. 

And is this shot not the cutest thing you ever did see?

I probably looked at this picture 100 times today because I love it so much.

Our Mr. Thad is growing up, but it is just so wonderful.

He is falling perfectly into step with being the oldest, the big brother, and the big helper.

School is just the next step in the wonderful direction this boy is headed.

8:45 a.m. FINALLY rolled around and we were able to head over to the school! --For more photos, of course!

 And although it does looks like Wes is not the least bit interested in these pictures, he insisted on being in them.

 So please, take note, Wes was present on this big day. ;-) 

His darling monkey themed classroom!

(He's sitting in a real little school chair and everything!)

Thad and Ms. Amanda 

 As you can see, this is the face of one happy little guy!

We are so proud of our little man and know he will excel in these surroundings. He is always soaking up as much as he can and this will be no exception.

No tears were shed today by Thad or me. This was an exciting day that both of us were ready for. I am so grateful for a boy that accepts new and challenging things with open arms. 

I am also grateful he is the one that enters our family into the big world of SCHOOL! I hope and pray that each of our children will be as ready as this kid is when their time comes. How lucky our kids are to have such a great example for a big brother. He will show them ropes and I'm sure he will set the bar very high.

Happy first day of school, Mr. Thad -- Here's to many more!