off to school

a girl in our ward decided to put together a simple joy school type thing for 4 little boys.
chet included.

yesterday was the first day. chet was so eager to go.

he ate his breakfast quickly (less then an hour is a huge accomplishment for him), he helped pick out his outfit, he let me tame his bed head without the usual fuss, and he proudly put on his backpack before we headed out the door (the backpack was empty.. but it was a must for his first day at 'school').

i knew chet would love it. he loves being with his friends.

but i think he loved it even more then i had expected.

two of my friends had offered to drive chet to and from the class, so he wouldn't miss out.

so thoughtful, right?!

i swear, we have met the nicest people here.

so, when class was over, holden and i waited at the front gate of our complex for chet to come home.

when he got home he was so excited to tell us all about his morning.

and at the end of his explanation he said,

"mom, i want to get big so i can go to school every day."

:(

what?

i'm so happy that he is happy.

and i love that he excited to learn and play

but shoot! my little buddy is growing up.

way. too. fast.