Michael is Off to School

'Twas the night before Kindergarten,

And as he prepared,

Michael was excited

And a little bit scared.He tossed and he turned

About in his bed

As visions of school supplies

Danced in his head.

Erasers and crayons

And pencils galore

Were stuffed in his backpack

And set by the door. His outfit was hung

On the doorknob with care,

Knowing that Kindergarten

Soon would be there!

In the morning it came-

School starts today!

Would the teacher be nice?

Would he still get to play?

His face was all washed.
his teeth were brushed white,

He posed for his picture,

With eyes sparkling bright!

He grabbed his backpack
And Hopped into the car
And dashed off to the school,
Good thing it's not far!

He let go of mommy's hand
And then walked down the hall
And heard mommy promise
That she would not bawl!

The teacher then greeted
Each one with a smile
And invited the students
To stay for awhile.

The room was all filled
With books, colors and toys,
Such wonderful things
For all girls and boys!

Michael was playing
And as happy could be,
When he happened to look
And see his mommy,

And what to his wondering
Eyes should appear
But a very sad mommy
Who was holding back tears!
Her nose - so sniffy,
Her eyes - red and wet!
This was the saddest goodbye
Michael had ever seen yet!

He ran to his mommy
On the magical rug
And then sent her away
After one final hug!

He waved to his mom
From the door of the school,
"Don't cry Mommy!
Kindergarten is COOL!"


Oh little Michael,
I can't believe I have a grandson in school!
It seems like just yesterday we were gaga over our first grandchild.
Now look at you, growing so fast, you ride a bike, you float and you've already traveled to 53% of the United States!
You are a remarkable boy!
One day you will be a fine young man. (I'll have trouble believing I have a grandchild that old too!)
You are going to have so much fun in school.
Call me when you get home and let me know how it went.
We LOVE you!