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This acronym has been used in my family of late, most recently to describe my nephew’s arrival at college.  It is also very appropriate for the little man in our family.

After a lot of transition last year, Reid certainly had a few days in kindergarten that were less than stellar.  So at the start of this school year, I was admittedly a little nervous for the first day of first grade.  The FIRST time, ever, he’s been “on his own,” if you will.  On his own to stand in line for class, go to lunch with all of the big kids, follow the rules for the bells when recess is over, etc.

Last week, when we went to Blossom Hill School to find out who his teacher was, he was really excited to know no less than 5 kids in his class.  And good friends at that.

Monday morning rolled around, and he was ready and rearing to go.  A little anxious, I could tell, but putting on a very brave face.  When we found his class line, he was thrilled to see his friends, hugged several of them, and off he went.  I drove by the school later that day and blew him a kiss from the car, wishing him a great first day.

Well, I’m pleased to say that at pick-up on the first day of first grade, I asked Reid, “How was your day?”  And you know what he said?

“Mom…it was AWESOME!”

Go Reid!!!  My Big Man on Campus.