First Day of School

This might be the biggest milestone we have experienced as a family.  On Tuesday, Nolan joined the ranks as a student.  He goes to full-day Kindergarten (8:15-3:00) and seems to be really enjoying himself.  As I compared stories with other parents of Kindergartners I learned that it is very common for them to demonstrate unusual bravery in the face of a new challenge, and Nolan was no exception.  He woke up on time, ate breakfast and got dressed like a trooper.  Both Karl and I dropped him off, and he walked right in, sat right down and waved goodbye.  Just like that.  I made it to the car, and then I sobbed.  I was so proud.  I was so sad. 

He has not complained a bit about school, having to get up early, any of it.  The first few days I asked him what he learned and his response was "I learned how to drive a monster truck and a motorcycle".  I was starting to wonder what school we sent him to when I got the 'Friday folder', a detailed itinerary of all the things that he learned that week.  Apparently, he learned about math, science, english, and history (about India no less).  No word on monster trucks or motorcycles.