Kindergarten Connections

Eli will be graduating high school in 2024. Everything about that statement feels surreal! I can't believe it's almost time for our baby boy to start Kindergarten! On April 29th, I took Eli to his Kindergarten Connections which was a little orientation at his Elementary School. Turned out it was geared mostly towards the parents and therefore a little long and drawn out for the pre-schoolers, but it was still definitely worth the time. Just recently, Keira's voluntarily stayed with Dendi for a few hours at a time once a week. It's usually so that I can vacuum -- she detests the vacuum and will happily go where it isn't. Now, we've expanded our Dendi visits to include haircuts, appointments and a few pre-Kindergarten activities for Eli. The few hours that I've had completely childless make me feel like a real grown up again. It's amazing. But, I digress, back to the Kindergarten Connections...

When we first arrived, I saw the Class of 2024 sign and asked Eli to pose for me. Unfortunately, the first picture with a decent expression didn't turn out and you can see how excited he was to pose for the second picture. ;)


Eli's expression for the camera was much improved when Daddy showed up. Scott had said he'd try to meet us, but he wasn't sure if it would be possible. That's one of the first of many perks of Daddy working at his school -- Scott will be able to attend Eli's special events without taking a day off.


After going over a bit of basic info for the parents, one of the Kindergarten teachers called all the future Kindergartners up to the floor and spoke directly to them. She went over a few things they should work on over the summer like: tying their shoes, opening bananas and milk cartons and learning their address and phone number. Eli turned around at the mention of his phone number to proudly tell me and Scottie that he knew both of our cell phone numbers.



After the talk, we all headed around the school for a tour. Eli will proudly tell you that he already knows his way around the school. But, it was still nice to look at everything with fresh eyes and to tour the Kindergarten hall with actual Kindergartners working inside. As we walked through the halls, I felt like I was walking with a celebrity. Scores of adults (many of whom I didn't even know) came up and talked to Eli, telling him about how excited they were that he would be starting Kindergarten etc. It was amazing. I guess you reach celebrity status when your Dad is the only male teacher at school. :)