Preschool

1st day of preschool....and he LOVED, LOVED, LOVED it!

I've been wanting this for a couple of months, but just finally made arrangements yesterday. There is an in-home preschool very near our house that had a space open. He has been talking about how he wants to go to school for at least a year now (every since he understood the concept). But yesterday when I told him, he seemed quite apprehensive--at that point I got a little worried.

This morning when we pulled up, he was a little concerned that it was a house and not a school :) We went in and he could hardly contain his excitement. The Mr. Potato Head was calling to him--he loves the movie Toy Story. He quickly sat down to a puzzle. And Addie and I quickly left. I was a little surprised that he felt comfortable so quickly--surprised, but HAPPY.

Ad and I headed off to the grocery store. A FABULOUS experience--shopping with one is a breeze. Too bad I won't be able to enjoy that for long--well, not really bad.

When we went back to pick him up he was all smiles. Cookie crumb face and all! He made suckers, colored, played with trucks (he said he was a "car exporter," translation: car transporter), made a heart craft, ate cookies, practiced writing his name, worksheets, and who knows what else. There was a bunny and a dog (Gus). From what he told me, Gus and he are great buddies already. Addie was a big fan of Gus too.

I think this is going to be so good for him! And me. And Addie.
He is going to gain so much from the socialization. Although I am still seriously considering home school in the future, right now this is just what he needs :)