We made it.....

I can't believe it....my boy started school today....yes it is preschool, just 2 days a week, but still a milestone. I have known for a while that he is ready (he turned 3 in Dec) and is just clearly ready to expand his experiences, learn to get along in a group, be away from me a little bit....grow.

I too have been ready (in my head) for a while....looking forward to the 6 hours a week to work and to create. Looking forward to hearing all about what he has learned or created at school....looking forward to feeling less guilty while I work knowing that  he is being stimulated by something other than Noggin.

I will admit that last night I did have a little of that melancholy pang (could have been the ipod mix, or the PMS) but I think it was the smell of his baby shampoo when I kissed him goodnight. Gulp....he's going to school tomorrow.

This morning, he was beyond ready....as I was snapping photos he was saying "lets go to school". Now let me preface that he has never been left with a babysitter or daycare, he is either with Matt, or my Mom or Moriah if he isn't with me. I was a little worried that all of the bravado would evaporate when he realized I was really leaving him there.

NOPE...

We got there, he chose a cubby for the backpack...and jumped right into playing with the other kids and the wild assortment of toys. I kissed him goodbye and he said, "yea, see you later" barely looking at me. I didn't want to make a big deal so I left. On the way out  I peeked back in the window to see how he was doing, and he was marching over to the teacher to say "hey, I left that drill right here by the BBQ and it is gone now, do you know where it is?". That's my boy....(and no I didn't shed one tear today Moriah!)

The 3 hours went pretty slow today, but I can see how truly glorious they are going to be once I get used to it. I was pretty excited when it was noon and I got to go back and get him, I couldn't wait to see how happy he was to see me. So I go inside and he sees me and says "hey Mom!" I bend down to talk to him and he puts his arm around my neck, gives me a little kiss and says "I'm not done yet" and goes back to whatever it was he was doing before I got there.

The teachers said he was a dream...that he got along with all of the other kids really well, and enjoyed art time, there was a report that he had a bit of trouble sitting still for circle time, but that was the worst of it. I asked if there was any problem with him missing me or wondering when I would be back, she said, "umm, sorry to tell you this, but your name never even came up!". Gulp.

That's my boy....mr confident, and I couldn't be prouder.....and I'm looking forward to Thursday!

Comments

[erin]

congratulations, lisa and to you too todd! lisa to you for not crying, as i was a basket case even when emi at 2 1/2 started a coop and i left her for the first time. she has transitioned to her new big girl preschool aka drop off with ease and i couldn't be happier or prouder of her. the time sure does go by fast, once mommy gets used to it! happy new year, lisa!

[Moriah Bettencourt]

Oh like you'd admit it if you DID cry. You know I'd never let you live it down... I'd probably make you buy me lunch or something. Bwwwahaahhaaa

Cute pics, I love that shirt, must be why I bought it for Alex too.

[Kelly]

My oldest never had a problem being away from me either. She just waved and never looked back. In the long run it made it easier with the others. Enjoy this time, but realize it will go by way too fast and you still won't accomplish much. Pretty soon you'll be looking forward to first grade and ALL day school, LOL.

[Gretchen]

I LOVE YOUR NEW BANNER! it totally rocks!!!! and how cute is he on his first day of school??? love it!