My baby boy starts pre-school tomorrow morning and I am not one big happy about it. Well, I take that back, I am happy for him, not me. He is so excited that he can barely contain himself. He has looked forward to this day for so long. He started saying toward the end of the last school year that he wanted to go to school. I sent my oldest right around this time because he was shy and we really did not live around other kids his age. I took him in the first day and he cried like he was dying, so I stayed, volunteered and eventually got a job there. With the next boy, I did not start him until he was 4. I had no intention of sending this one this year, he had other plans.
We went last week to meet his teachers. He was so excited about getting to go to his classroom.
He stood at the window, waiting his turn to get a chance to go inside to check it out.
He got to tour the playground and play in the classroom while I met with one of his teachers. He loved playing in the kitchen area. It is funny because a few years ago when "I" was in pre-k at this school, the kitchen was his favorite area too.
One of his favorite things to play at home is restaurant, he gets paper and a pen or crayon and "takes your order" then brings you your food.
He was more than delighted to find cars, trucks and trains to play with as well.
I know he will have a great time. It hurts my heart to let him go though. He is still my baby and I am not ready.
They start school with gradual entry, meaning tomorrow, he will only go for an hour and 15 minutes, then Friday, he will go for 2 hours, next Thursday, we will be up to the full class of 3 hours.
I cannot believe that my baby boy is old enough to go to pre-school, and I really cannot believe that he wants to go! He is so different from the other 2 boys, he is independent and they really were not.
He is funny. I have no doubt that he will make friends quickly.
He is silly, other kids will love him.
He is sweet and tender hearted, I am afraid that the other kids will change him. I do not want him to be taken advantage of. As a mom, I know that is one of our biggest fears when we send our babies off on their own. I know he will be fine, but he is my baby.
He loves to have fun.
He loves to make people laugh. He is friendly and loves people.
He's adventurous and doesn't let anything stand in his way!
He is so excited, and I am excited for him. Kind of. I love my babies dearly and cannot stand the thought of being away from them.
We were asked to bring a photo of our family for the first week of school, I could not decide on just one, so I picked these.
I am blessed beyond belief to be the mommy to this special little boy. I love him with all of my heart. I cannot wait to see the wonderful things God has in store for him. He makes my heart smile. He is filled with love and emotion and I love that about him.
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