First Day of Middle School

Today was Wm's first day of middle school! He was very excited on the drive in (he is now my commutin' buddy!):

Big time!

But, then, it started to rain, it was pretty chaotic when we got there, and reality set in. So did the nerves!! Wm looked terrified. He still let me take 2 pictures of him in the lobby, with the hordes.

In the lobby

The hordes

He had Panic Face, so I knew he was upset. He also asked me to stay, which he never usually does. After a few minutes, he saw some kids he knows and I figured I could peace out. But, he still insisted on giving me a hug AND a kiss before I left. That's when I knew he was at Threat Level Magenta. That kid NEVER wants public displays of affection anymore. He's too cool. I was a wreck all day.

But then, when he came running out of school, he was all smiles. He had a great day!! He made new friends, got to use his laptop during lunch, played four square (his favorite game) with his new amigos at recess (which they still get in middle school - yay!) They spent all day in "advisory" today. And will again tomorrow. Wm's advisor is really nice, he says. But, he said he is an "athlete" and made them do a bunch of exercise and outdoor activity. Wm's nightmare! But he loved the school, loved the other kids, and had a grand time!! 

Tomorrow, we are doing regular day stuff. I will just drop him at the door and drive off and he will walk to my office after school. He's a big deal now!

I took a picture of Wm's Concentration Face at violin yesterday. I loved it.

Look at his little lips all pinched!

Then, I got to order Wm's school pics online and got to pick a background. Wm liked "Fancy Blue."

Also, Steve is very annoyed at The Animals. Seriously, it's those damn cats! Schroeder barfs all the time and yowls all night, Luna scratches up our stuff and gnaws on my plants! Flip, meanwhile, is an angel.

I know I said I was getting Flip out of my system yesterday, but he's the best, so suck it. You get more Flip. He snuggled super cutely with me last night:

Cuddle friend!

Then, he literally laid on top of my and flopped onto his back. He fell into a deep sleep and twitched all around. It was awesome.

And, thankfully, tomorrow is Friday!! I am READY for the weekend!