First Day of First Grade!

Today was Sloan's first day of school. I can't believe that I am a mother of a first grader!!!! In classic Sloan style, even after all summer of vacation, he was more than up for the task and ready to go.

Sloan's school starts the first day of each school year with a convocation that is filled with praise, worship and prayer. It really sets the right tone to start the year on a hopeful and prayerful note. Then it's off to class. Sloan has a new teacher this year: Mrs. Lee. She is a lovely and loving woman. He likes her already. :) She got the first graders right to work. They all sat at their desks and had to write the beginning phrase of their first week's Bible verse: "In the beginning God. . . ". Then she had them review writing their numbers. Not one child made a peep but our Mr. Sloan. You could audibly hear him, "One, two, three. . . " I have prepared Mrs. Lee for our buddy Sloan. We had about a one hour meeting last week. When I saw her coming out of the class at the end of the day holding Sloan's hand, I realized the meeting may have not been preparation enough. ;) Needless to say, Mrs. Lee is in our prayers. :) I was impressed with her words in a letter she sent home at the end of the day: "I look forward to a great year as we partner together to educate and raise children who will love and serve the Lord Jesus!" Amen, Mrs. Lee!

Dear Sloan, I pray that you have a first grade year full of learning, fun and growth. I pray the Lord will use your joy and strengths to bless the others in your class. I pray that you will learn to love Mrs. Lee and she will leave an indelible mark on your life. Most of all, I pray you learn to love Jesus and become the little boy he designed you to be!

Love,
Mom


The night before. . . Backpack, check. New shirt and shorts, check. New shoes, check. Mommy ready for back to school, CHECK! ;)


Our handsome first grader. He is even getting a "big" tooth on top!


At the convocation with one of his best buddies, Tommy.


Silly, family self-portrait


Sloan with his first-grade teacher, Mrs. Lee


First, official assignment.


Sloan settling into his first grade class.