...the school days! Caeden started Mother's Day Out today, for the first time. He will only be going once a week, but of course, we call it "school." We've been talking this up for a few weeks now - buying a new backpack, lunchbox, and reading books about starting school. And today was the day! He was so excited, he carried his lunchbox around all morning. I dropped him off at 8:00 and he did great all the way into the classroom. Then as I turned around to leave, he started screaming. Of course this hurt my heart - I always imagine he's thinking, "Why is my mom leaving me?" and maybe feeling abandoned... But I know it's good for both of us. I got so much done today, it was incredible. And when I picked him up at 2:00, his teacher (Ms. Stephanie) said he did great! She commented on how he did such a good job at sharing and taking turns. She also loves how he says the word "yellow," which is his favorite color - and she noted that she was impressed he was potty trained and knew all his colors. She said he only cried for a few minutes at the beginning, which is so reassuring. He even fell asleep on his cot during naptime! He only slept 45 minutes, but at least he slept! When I picked him up and got in the car, I asked him if he liked school.
He replied, "I like...big school!" It was a great day for the both of us!
He looks SO much bigger than two years old! Where did the time go? So glad he ended up having a good day and you, too.
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