We had just moved to Lancaster County in the spring and the following August, Josh would begin kindergarten. At that time, Caleb was three years old and I was pregnant with Seth. I was really nervous about sending my little guy on that big yellow bus to a new school, but Josh was ready – he was already reading a bit and enjoyed learning. On the big day, we were ready with new outfit, new sneakers, and backpack! When the bus pulled up around lunchtime, Caleb give his big brother a hug, and I held back the tears as Josh climbed onto the school bus. Throughout the afternoon I imagined how Josh’s day was going and wondered about what he would share with us when he got home.


Cranberry Morning
And that was only the First Day! Oh, you poor thing! I would have been totally frantic. So glad this story has a happy ending. (Beautiful images and darling kindergartener). 🙂
Clydia Mangold
Oh my goodness I can just imagine how you felt when you realized he wasn't on the first bus! So thankful that your story had a happy ending! Love the printable — Thank you!
Sylvia
Great story! I can't imagine the panic.
I am a veteran junior high teacher and in many ways, the first day of junior high is a lot like kindergarten. We always have some 7th graders cry over opening a locker, getting lost and being late, etc.
My son was (and still is) quite a character. My favorite memory of his kindergarten year? The day he called his teacher a communist. Yeah, a teacher's kid calling his teacher a communist. Priceless.
Doreen @ Hymns and Verses
Oh my gosh, Sylvia! That is soooooo funny!!! Thanks for making me LOL today!!!
sparkle100-havealook.blogspot.com
oh I understand what you must of felt like. My first son was shy boy. Not sure why with I a Mom here so chatty, chatty. I followed my guy to school first day and I hid behind a tree. I watched him stand alone in a corner and not participate. I cried my eyes out. Now my son of 51 years old. Became an artist and Jr to a senior art director and still working. .. Graduated with flying colors. Is a social butterfly guy . I guess we just worry too much . Your son was okay with your advanced arrangements with the lady. He said. Okay. Wow!. Prayers do get answered. Thanks for sharing your story Sylvia. If you have not dropped in to my blog. Please do. I have a true story about my daughter and I. I have her picture up. I am a child of God also..
Stacey
This is such a sweet story. I remember mine riding the bus too…it's terrifying in the beginning but much more so for the moms who know things. 🙂 Your printable is wonderful. Thank you!
Lory at Designthusiasm
I'm just discovering your work and it's so wonderful. I love not only your quote artwork, but the lovely way you build a meaningful vignette, with attention paid to context, tone and visual beauty. Do you share your font names? I love the fonts here, especially the script. Excellent job! Sweet story too. I would have been off the charts panicked!
Doreen @ Hymns and Verses
Hi, Lory – thanks for your sweet comments! The script font is called "Joelle Charming" and is one that I actually purchased because I love it! It was $15. The other font is called "handwriting draft" and it's a free download at dafont.com. Thanks, again, and I hope you are following along! You can get my posts via bloglovin or you can receive them in your email. The links for both are in my sidebar!
Anonymous
What a great story!! And I love the side table arrangement with the lamp and ruler framed artwork.
Linda