Lions and Tigers, and Kindergarten, Oh My!

Yesterday, Anne and I signed Ben up for kindergarten.  He won't be starting for six months but just writing his name on an official piece of paper was nerve-wracking.  I was sweating as I listened to the principal describe expectations and heard Ben's possible future teacher explain a typical day.  This may seem like a fairly normal reaction to a major life-change but I teach in the building where all of this is going on.  The principal is my boss and the teacher who spoke has been a colleague of mine longer than Ben has been alive.  As I looked over the list of things that Ben should know before he begins his grand adventure, I was relieved to see that he knew how to do everything on the list, tying his shoes and zipping a coat by himself were the only things on the list he has not done yet.  I also thought about the maturing Ben has been going through these past few months.  Fits have been replaced with questions and understanding.  He is finally taking charge of situations, especially with his brother.  He has become a kid looking like a school-age little boy just in a few weeks.  Anne says she will be very upset when ben's first day occurs.  I will be thinking of the daycare money I will be saving!