Luke's 1st Day of Pre-school

It finally arrived. Luke's much anticipated first day of pre-school. We've been talking about this day for months and I honestly didn't know how it would all play out. Luke has seemed excited all along and everyone I talked to continued to reassure me that he would love it and he would do great. Well, that's awesome. But, what about me? Am I going to do awesome? Or, am I going to be a sobbing, blubbering mama when I drop him off? I am I going to make him nervous. Is he going to be ok without me? Will he remember to tell the teacher when he has to go to the bathroom? Oh my. Those were just some of the thoughts that ran through my mind leading up to this big day!

There was no reason to worry. Justin's mom was a rock star and volunteered to come over and stay with Evan and Kate so that I could take Luke by myself (love her). I woke up early (to an actual alarm, not one of the kiddos!), got myself ready (actually fixed my hair!), made coffee, and quietly tiptoed into the boys room to wake Luke up (without waking Ev (fingers crossed)). Success! Luke woke up happy and eager to start his day. We had a quiet breakfast, just the two of us (for the first time in a LONG time). We got dressed, took pictures and headed off to school.

Once we got there we found our way to his classroom. His teacher was great. She helped him find his name on the wall to hang his backpack and then showed him around so he could start playing during "free time". All the while, he just nodded and followed her looking over his shoulder to make sure I was still there. After a few minutes, he decided on an activity. I took this as my cue to get out of there. I leaned over and told him it was time for me to leave. I gave him a hug and kiss and he was great. I snapped a picture of him as I was outside his classroom and he hadn't even turned to look for me. He was ready! Thank goodness! Oh, and I was great, too. No tears. I was so happy to see him happy - that's all that mattered. Here's to an amazing year at pre-school. Hopefully the rest of the year goes as smoothly as his first day!