Yesterday was a real nail biter for me. I was worried when I left Jacob as school that he would be upset about having to go back to school. Luckily by pick up time, he was the excited Jacob we all know and love.
This morning was filled with talks of responsibility and good behavior. Jay and I were really stressing to Xavier about the importance of modeling good behavior for his brother while at school. It would be nice to include all the time and forever, but that seems too big for a second grader who is stuck in the now.
The boys walked to the bus together. Jacob was barely able to contain his excitement. He was reminded by Xavier to look both ways when crossing the road. They can work well together when they put their minds to it. Xavier is going to take Jacob to the right spot where they wait for their teachers to take them to their rooms. I think deep down inside he was happy to have Jacob to show off to his friends. Not everyone has a little brother, especially one with seven stitches above his eye. That is cool stuff in the second grade world.
I have put kids on the bus for the first time two other times. It seems like it should get easier. It really doesn't. I waved and watched the bus head down the road. I walked back to the house with a tightness in my throat. This was the last first day to ride the bus we would experience. I know there are other firsts yet to come, but that didn't stop the slight tug on my heart and a few ragged breaths at the sight of the bus doors closing.
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