Evan’s First Day at School
ByLast week was a life milestone. Not just for Evan but for us as well. We are now the parents of a school aged child. Yes…we are already members of the PTA (as is my camera).
As with most ‘big’ things when you have kids, it seems that its a bigger deal to you than to them. Evan took the whole experience in his stride. He was a bit nervous in the playground but soon found 2 of his friends from nursery. After a few minutes of reassurance we were off. More amazing was that Nicola managed to hold it together. Although she did have a wee tear on Sunday night.
To prove the point that these things are often bigger to you than to them I’ll leave you with a bit of dialogue (before the video)
Tuesday Evening:
Me:Â Hey buddy, come here, let me give you a hug…..Mummy and Daddy are really proud of you.
Evan:Â Why?
Me: Well, for being such a big brave boy in going to school. Its a big step and you are just the best
Evan:Â (whines) … but Daddy, my willy REALLY itches
Me:Â (unaware that anyone was near) Well Evan, I’m really glad we got the share this moment
(cue uncontrollable laughter from Nicola who just happened to be in the hall outside texting on her phone)
Evan’s First Day of School from Rob Burress on Vimeo.
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Incredible stuff Rob.
This post choked me right up like a big girl’s blouse. You took me back 2 years there Rob. Lovely slideshow/video as well.
Crying with laughter and welling up with emotion in one post. Lovely stuff
Oh my goodness — you have me welling up at work. So very lovely — you have a very special gift. ;) Hope you don’t mind, but I’m going to have to post this on Facebook — just too good not to…