So eager you were
for your first day to come
but, watching  you board the bus
I felt myself come undone
But, I held it in on that cloudy day
When my little boy first went away
I won't lie and say I didn't cry
For once I waved you off
with a smile upon my face
blowing you kisses
as the bus took it's pace
I cried all the way to your new school
Yes, sweetheart momma's a senitmental fool
Then off with the tears to greet my little man
Daddy so proud as he took your hand

The teacher lined you all up like tin soldiers in a row
You step out just once..a hug and a kiss and off you did go
Into the school you marched in a line
a little afraid but, you did just fine

My little blue bird had taken his first flight
And all in all he did alright
taking each challenge with an eager embrace
Never losing that smile on his face

And I  take a deep breath
for he's not ready to fly away ....
I save that fear for another day
For each day he returns to us
with something bright and new
Telling us eagerly
of the new things he can do..