Monday, September 8, 2008

First Day of PreSchool

Well, like so many of N's family and friends, he too started preschool today. N has really shown a need to be in a more structured learning environment despite my best efforts to keep a "fun" learning environment at home. He has partially sprouted wings to total independence. He was so excited this morning and got out of bed an hour before he was supposed to. He carried his backpack with pride and was so happy to be the first one to school this morning. There were no reservations about mommy and daddy leaving him there, he went right on in met with his teacher and began his day at her instruction. I had to press for his attention to get a hug and kiss goodbye. C and I took advantage of N's preschool time and ran lots of errands. When we went to pick up "bubba", Noah looked at me with sad eyes and said, "Are you here to pick me up?" There were more tears shed at leaving school than going! His teacher was impressed with N. She has made N the class cheerleader cause he was so excited and got the others going with his excitement and overall loudness. So, after day 1, preschool is a hit.

First day pic before we left home

N in front of his locker - he shares with 4 others

N in his classroom with one of his teachers Ms. Ivany

Following the leader - end of day activity - that's his other teacher Ms Thea - he walked right by me and did not see me taking the picture - that is how much fun he was having!

N at his locker at the end of the day - we are picking up his craft he made today - it was a hand print with a poem about all the things he did on his first day of preschool.

To top off this day of complete excitement and fun, we let the kids know that we are leaving for Hawaii in the morning!!!! YAY!! Here we come surf, sun, and FUN!!!

5 comments:

Jillina said...

What a big boy!! Glad preschool went well. How often will he be going? Have fun in Hawaii!

Courtney said...

Isnt it great to see them experience new things? I love it!

Brandi said...

Ummm...even I have a lump in my throat at the thought of you leaving him. What?!! He's not that old yet!!! Slow down time!!! ok... I guess it's God's plan, but still. What a little grown up man he is. So proud.
Have a BLAST on the beach in Hawaii!!
love, Brandi

phyllis said...

I know you wont see this until you get home but I wanted to tell you to have a great time. Noah had such great sunday school teachers he knew pre-school would be a breeze. We miss you guys. love ya

phyllis said...

I know you wont see this until you get home but I wanted to tell you to have a great time. Noah had such great sunday school teachers he knew pre-school would be a breeze. We miss you guys. love ya