Okay. I give in. Kindergarten pictures here.

Travis started Kindergarten today. At first, I did not think I would be all that emotional. It certainly didn't tear me up just thinking about it, as it appeared to do for so many of my Facebook friends that are sending their kids off to Kindergarten (and beyond). I started to wonder what on earth is wrong with me that I just don't see this day as some heartwrenching emotional thing. Not that I don't understand those people and the reason for their emotional reactions. I just don't seem to be in that same place.

But, I'll admit, I did get a little lump in my throat as I left my little boy in the Kindergarten classroom. Parents were invited to attend a little gathering at the church before school, and then accompany their children to the classrooms.

Ready for the day!!!

With Noah and Sophie (who is impatient to leave already!)

"Happy first day of school!"

Blowing kisses to each other

Spidey lunchbox!

In the car.... the sun got in his eyes. He borrowed my sunglasses.

At church

Mrs. Campbell, Travis's teacher

On the way in to class!

At his seat, looking thru his box of supplies. He sits next to McKenna, a little girl he knows from last year's Pre-K class.

Listening to the teacher!

And, just for old times' sake, here's a picture of Travis at almost one-year:

He is doing all-day Kindergarten, he just did half-day last year, so this will be a bit of a change for him. He will do great. He's such a terrific kid. He's reading like a fiend these days, and he really loves being with other kids, even if it takes him a little while to get comfortable. I'm very proud of him.

So now, I'm home, with just my two little ones. And life goes on.