He wanted to wear his shorts and jersey from the boys next door.

He wanted spiked hair and photos with Odyssey.

He let his sister sit in the chair for a few photos with him.

She was as excited as he was.

They waited for their friend to walk to school with us.

We stopped to look at snails, but walked quickly so we would not be late for the first day of school.

The little guy was fighting back his tears to smile for the camera.

He’s a little guy in a big school and I am sure that he had a great first day. I am so excited for him.

I get to go find out in one hour when we make the walk again. One that will become very familiar in the years to come.

I am so proud of my little guy.

home is…snips and snails and puppy dog tails.