First Day of 1st Grade

Today was Troy's first day in first grade (that's a mouthful!) at Liberty Christian...or half day, I should say. They're easing the kids (and probably the teachers too) back into school this week by doing a couple of half days before going full time on Thursday.  Troy was a little better this year than last, mostly because he knew what to expect.  He didn't fight us about the uniform or tucking the shirt...in fact, he did it all on his own!  I have to say that we were better prepared this year too...at least for the getting out of the house on time part.  I still forgot to take his picture on the first day again.  My wife saved me by taking it at school though.

We had gone to meet the teacher, Mrs. Raines, yesterday, who ended up being the sister of his teacher from last year.  And of all of the things that Troy could have said to break the ice with her, the fact that she was the sister to Mrs. Dow was the one thing he decided to bring up.  She was cool with it, though.  She seems nice, so hopefully he has a good year with her.

The only sad part is that they mix the kids up and reshuffle the classrooms, so he's not in the same class as any of the friends that he made from last year.  There are a couple of people from his old class, but nobody that he was particularly close to.  Oh well, I guess he can make some new friends.  The best part is that he's not in class with Brayden M., the kid that bullied him mercilessly last year.  So, small blessings.