1st day of school

Ok - where does the time go - does anybody know? I ask this simply because I just got back from taking my son to 1st grade. I cannot believe he is old enough to be going to school all day. I have to admit that when I droped him off - I cried!! I can't believe it - I didn't cry for kindergarten but there was just something different about 1st grade for me. He was so cute with his new clothes and new backpack - and I thought, "my baby is no longer my baby!" Maybe it was that realization that he is growing up and becoming his own little person that made me a bit emotional. He was pretty funny about the whole school thing though. We got to the fence for the school and he told me just to wait there and he would walk by himself - he got about 3 steps and turned and looked at me and said, "Mom - your not coming?" - in a very panicked voice (I guess forgetting he told me not to just seconds before). So I walk with him but he would not let me hold his hand!! He was worried other kids might see - I thought kids were older when they stopped wanting to hold your hand. That was probably the biggest bummer for me! He wants to be so independent but was not quite ready for it. He wants the moral support to make it to class - but just don't hold his hand (and heaven help try to get a kiss or a hug!) Oh well - I am excited for this new school year. He has an awesome teacher that I think will really help him grow even more. Most people don't realize how shy my Thomas is - but he sure was brave today! I was very proud as I watched him line up and walk in those doors with his other classmates to start his first day ( last year I would have to stand in line with him because he was so shy!) What a great kid!