Today was Gavin's first day of Kindergarten. Since his birthday is after the age cutoff, we were planning to send him to preschool. But the principal and teachers decided to move him up, so all of a sudden, we have a kid in full-day school! He's totally ready and excited. It's just his mom that's not ready for him to be so big.
So here's his "before" shot, walking into class on his first day of school.
And here's the "after" shot. He had a fabulous first day, and to top it off he got a special sticker and a Birthday hat and all the kids sang Happy Birthday while he passed out treats. He wore his Birthday hat for most of the afternoon after he got home.
Long before the Kindergarten opportunity came up, we had planned a birthday party barbecue with Gavin's friends and their families. Cooper Hurley and Liam Boyles and their families were all here, as was Magnus Mumford, in town for his dad to bike in the Green Mountain Stage Race.
It's tough when your kid asks for a Star Wars cake. That's not an easy commission. Jenni Mumford took on the challenge and did a great job, Gavin was very happy. (Thanks, Jenni.)
Gavin's big day ended with presents and friends to help him play with his new presents. What more could a big 5-year-old Kindergarten boy ask for?
