This morning was Hudson’s first day of school. Our church has a weekday program for kids of all ages and Hudson’s age group can go two days a week. I know it’s going to be so good for him to go and see his friends twice a week and it will be good for me to be able to get out and get some errands taken care of without trying to bring Hudson with me.
We got up this morning and had breakfast and then got Hudson dressed in his most “back to school”-looking outfit. I had to take some pictures of him outside our house before we left. He was a little upset with me because he wanted to “get down” and run around the yard rather than sit still. And by the time he started smiling at me my camera started to fog up in the humidity.
But I do think he looked pretty stinking cute!
He was pretty excited to put on the “Hudson” backpack that Kim gave us. He just carried some diapers, a change a clothes, and a sippy cup in his bag, but he was still proud.
And when we got to school he was so excited to walk in and check out all the toys. They allowed the parents to stay for an hour since it was the first day. He walked around and played with the toys and started playing with some of the other kids. When I got up to leave, Hudson didn’t even look back to say goodbye.
He didn’t seem like he was going to miss me too badly. While Hudson was at school, I ran home to pick up some things I needed to take to UPS and discovered that our darling Boudreaux had shredded one of Hudson’s favorite books. So I spent some of my time cleaning up that mess. Then I ran to Starbucks, UPS, and to Barnes and Noble to replace Hudson’s book. I ended up sitting at Barnes and Noble for the last hour before I had to go get Hudson and I just read and enjoyed the quiet.
I think I’ll probably spend the mornings that he’s at school taking care of my Junior League responsibilities and preparing for children’s choir activities, but it’s nice to get some errands run and take care of business sometimes, too.
When I picked up Hudson, he had done a little finger painting craft today, so that was pretty sweet. He was quietly playing and when he saw me he ran to the door and said, “go.” Ha! So even though he did okay he was still ready to go home, eat lunch, and get his nap!
Too cute!
While I’m usually working while Molly is at preschool, I have two days a week that I’m out of class before school is over. Today, I ran two errands and got my run in before I had to pick her up! I love my newfound “free” time. I’ll probably use most of it to grade papers (or I can work on my JL responsibilities – that’s a great idea!), but then that will just free up my time during her nap time to clean, etc. (Or catch up on my blog reading!)
Enjoy your time!
So adorable! Glad he had a good time. He is just so cute. I’m glad you’ll have some you time. 🙂
So sweet! I know he had a great day but was excited to see you when you got there to pick him up! Enjoy some quiet time while he is away!
Awwww, so sweet!!! Glad he had a great first day!!! 🙂
Darling!
look at his little new balance shoes!!!!!
I know I’m copying Laura, but the first thing I noticed too was those little new balance shoes!! TOO cute!
I loved that backpack too. Do you know where they got it made?
Such a darling first day outfit! So happy to hear that he enjoyed his day and you could get some things done without worry.
So sweet! I love that picture of him on the front steps. That will be one you keep and show for years to come.
How cute! I know you will both enjoy having him in school! 🙂
Cute shoes!
Love the outfit and the little New Balances! We are fixing to buy our fifth pair of NB. Nothing else fits those chunky little feet!
OH MY, the cuteness!! What a big boy! And the fact that he and Aunnie have matching sneakers is just an added plus 😉
such a cutie! you both will love having a few hours to yourselves and it’s the best feeling in the world when they come running to you at pick up!
Precious! Glad he had a great first day at “school”! And good for you to get some time for yourself!
I love his backpack!! He looked absolutely darling!
What a handsome big boy he is on the first day of school!!
It’s so nice that you’re able to get a couple mornings to yourself!
He looks very cute & what a big boy!! He looks proud!! I love looking @ pics of him & your family!
What fun for both you and Hudson!!
The picture of him on the front step is so cute! I’m glad he enjoyed his first day!
His little backpack and New Balances are so darn adorable!
Awww love his backpack and his little New Balances! Glad he enjoyed his first day and I’m sure it will be nice for you to have a couple hours to get stuff done during the day! 🙂
That first picture is priceless and I love all his new going to school accessories.
He looks so cute! And so grown up. My heavens, if he’s that cute now, he’s going to be a total heartbreaker when he gets older! My goodness! How exciting–his first day of “school”. I love it. What a sweet little man.
that pic of him sitting on the step is priceless! it needs to go in his “rehearsal dinner slide show” file!
I agree that fogged picture of him on the steps is SOO cute! were you emotional at all? I can’t believe he is already big enough for school! I have a friend whose lil boy is the same age and also started church preschool this week. It went great, too, but seems like just yesterday he was born! (and I cried all the way home when my toddler started last yr! but he loved it!
actually, both of those pics on the steps are so precious!
That is so cute 🙂 And he looks adorable in that outfit!
Hudson looks adorable! I love his grumpy face the best 🙂 Sitting still is no fun! Glad he had fun playing and that you got to get some things done. Sounds like such a blessing to have that program.
Gosh, I remember when you blogged about him being a newborn and now he such a little boy! Such a cutie, as always! The little backpack is adorable 🙂
Oh my gosh, that first picture is too cute for words! I love this little backpack.
That crying pic is going to be SUCH a classic when he gets older!! Just wait until you can show that little beauty to his future girlfriends 🙂
He is so darling! I love his NBs 🙂
That first picture is just too cute…and hilarious. I love the expression on his face. Hudson looks like he is trying really hard to be a good boy for the picture despite the fact he just wants to run around.
ummm he looked precious in the first picture!! I love him and u
He is so cute 🙂 I’m glad he had a good first day of school!
He is SO cute. 🙂
He is just so cute! Looks like he had a great day. I always love picking my son up. He has so much fun at school but he is so happy to see me.
That little backpack is soo cute! Love his little outfit!
How cute are his little New Balances??? Adorable!
He looks adorable!