Back to school
February 7, 2008
Today was Ethan’s first day back at school. His first day in Year 2! I decided to take a photo on the first day of school each year, so here is 2008’s offering:
Notice the newly shaved head? That was a surprise to me. I was putting Tyler to bed last night, and when I came back downstairs I could hear the buzzer. Stepped into Ethan’s room and Rob had just finished giving him a #2! He looks like a little baldy!
I knew Ethan was feeling a bit anxious about starting school again. Sure, he was excited, but also slightly apprehensive about all the “new” things. A new classroom, a new teacher, new kids. And as far as I’m concerned, those anxieties are completely normal and justified. I remember dreading the first day of school each year. Change is hard when you’re young. Heck, it’s hard when you’re older, too!
Anyway, there were a few tears at school this morning when the bell rang, but overall he was very brave. I could see he was really trying to be strong and hold the tears back. And he wasn’t crying for me to stay, he just shed a couple of tears and said “I love you”. He knew it was time for me to leave, and he was just feeling a bit sad about that. Less than 2 minutes later, he was smiling, waving and giving me a “thumbs up”. I could see from the look in his eyes that he was really trying to hold it together, but I was so proud of him!
I wasn’t worried about him after that, because I knew he would have a good day. I was right! When I arrived to pick him up, he was so happy and said “Mummy, I had a GREAT day! I LOVE my new class”.
So it’s all good! We’re past the initial hurdle, and ready for a new and exciting year! 
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ruthnz | February 7, 2008 at 4:45 pm
makes it easier when theres no tears doesn’t it!
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Hay | February 7, 2008 at 5:46 pm
Gorgeous pic! Glad it turned out good in the end
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spgettie | February 7, 2008 at 6:00 pm
Cute little baldie. I am glad that he had a great first day and he is happy with his class. Onward and upward.
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teeni | February 7, 2008 at 6:40 pm
He is adorable with the close shave! I imagine you must have felt an incredible amount of relief to hear him say how much he loved his new class! You must be very proud of him. I would be!
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Angella | February 7, 2008 at 6:46 pm
He’s cute even with so little hair!
Glad he’s happy in his new class
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Beverley | February 7, 2008 at 7:18 pm
I’m glad he had a great day. I forgot to take photos – some scrapper huh! What is his hair like when it’s longer?
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mommyknows | February 7, 2008 at 7:23 pm
Ah, he is a cutie! I am happy he had a GREAT day. I felt sad for him …
MK
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daybe | February 7, 2008 at 7:40 pm
He’s rockin’ the #2!
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Penny | February 7, 2008 at 7:44 pm
He is now shorn!
Hope he is feeling more confident now
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sharont | February 7, 2008 at 8:09 pm
What a great haircut. Sounds like he had a great day! What a brave man, I think we forget how anxious we feel when we start new jobs etc too. Great to hear the first day went so well – makes the rest so much easier!
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Janine | February 7, 2008 at 8:14 pm
well at least its a good summer haircut. Good to read he had a great day.
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tracey | February 8, 2008 at 2:11 am
Glad to hear his first day went well! I think it’s more nerve-wracking for the parents, at times…
I can’t imagine my husband shaving my boys’ heads! But as long as Ethan likes it, that’s all that matters.
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Trace | February 8, 2008 at 6:36 am
Glad he had a great day Hannah.
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yaseennz | February 8, 2008 at 7:17 am
I agree Hannah, change is never easy for anyone , regardless of age, and didn’t he cope beautifully with it. So glad to hear he had such a great start to his new school year!
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familymclean | February 8, 2008 at 8:35 am
What a great head shape for a baldie!! So cute!
That is amazing how well Ethan has readapted to school….I have a feeling I will be the one bawling when we get to that stage and my kids will take off running and not look back.
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Kami | February 8, 2008 at 3:37 pm
It’s always a bit frightening but gladly only for a minute.
Yay for Ethan!
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Lisa | February 8, 2008 at 3:38 pm
Awww, he looks so grown up, Hannah!!
Those first days were always so exciting and anxiety riddled for me too. It’s no wonder my boy has the anxiety issues he does
I love the thumbs up…it must be this age because Zachary used thumbs up ALL. THE. TIME. for everything!
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Mrs Frizz | February 8, 2008 at 8:04 pm
Your young man looks so totally grown up with having had a ‘close shave’ … and how awesome is that … telling his Mum he loves her before school and giving the thumbs up – so very special memories Hannah … cherish them.
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Lara | February 8, 2008 at 10:20 pm
first day tears
we had that last year & it was heart breaking! My Ethan starts in 6 six weeks though… I think I’ll be the one with tears!
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Kayla | February 9, 2008 at 10:38 am
I can’t believe how much he is growing up – since I started reading your blog – it all happens too fast – thanks for sharing him with us all – I love the new cut!
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Diane | February 9, 2008 at 12:20 pm
Aw, doesn’t he look cute! Even with his new haircut!
Oh, that first day back! Glad he enjoyed it so much.
Change is always daunting even when it’s for the good things isn’t it?
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Sharon | February 9, 2008 at 7:28 pm
Sounds like a GREAT start. Loved reading about your kids quirks too. Your youngest reminds me of my small boy – especially as regards clothes!
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fourmcs | February 9, 2008 at 9:52 pm
OMG, that is short! Great to hear that he is developing his confidence, and had a great first day at school, with many more to come.