1st day of 1st grade was a success!

The first day of school is finally here!  We talked about it a lot, met his teacher and saw the classroom prior to the first day and also visited where Thomas would be lining up.  We made plans to meet his friend at his house so they could ride bikes to school together.  On the first day, the whole school all lines up by class on the blacktop.  It is very chaotic with nervous children and parents all trying to find their class spot, but Thomas seemed very calm.  I helped him find a few friends and he started talking with them like it was any other day.  I saw some of his classmates crying and clinging to their parents and couldn't believe that wasn't us!  I was so proud of Thomas.  He even led his line in to the first day of school.  I feel like I can let out a breathe of relief now.  Day 1 down, 179 to go!