Connor's First Day of Preschool

    Connor finally started toddler preschool today. He only goes Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:30 to 11:30, but I think that's plenty.  He has been ready for quite a while now, so today was an exciting day for us.  We started a yearly tradition of taking his first day of school picture this morning. He was a good sport and smiled for me until I could get the perfect picture! 

 I got the adorable sign from Less Ordinary Designs.

     When we got to school, Connor was so excited. He put on his back pack and started walking all by himself. Aaron surprised Connor and me and we all went inside together since today was his first day.

Taking turns holding daddy and mommy's hands.

Our big boy!

 Picture with mommy.

 Trying to open the door all by himself.

 Walking down the hall.

    There were already a bunch of kids in Connor's class when we got there. We introduced ourselves and one of his teachers, Francesca, talked to us about what Connor's day would be like and gave us some general information. While we talked, Aaron snapped some pictures of Connor washing his hands with his other teacher and playing with toys at the table. He wasn't scared and fit in right away. When we were finished talking, we said goodbye to Connor and that was it. He didn't cry and neither did I, surprisingly!

 

 Connor's typical day will go like this:

8:30-9:00 Arrive and table toys

9-9:30 Gross motor room

9:30-9:50 Transition to class and circle time

9:50-10:25 Potty time, art projects, and free play

10:25-10:30 Transition to outside play

10:30-11 Outside play

11-11:30 Lunch and pickup

    When it was time to pick him up, Aaron and I watched him from the window for a little while and then he saw us. He yelled "Daddy!" and ran to the window. We walked to the door and he came running and grabbed my hand so I could go to the table with him. It was the best feeling knowing that he missed us and wanted us there. The teacher told us that he only cried once when they were playing outside because he wanted me, but that was it. She said he did great for his first day. I am happy he had fun, but even happier that I have my little guy back. I missed him and am not used to being apart from him!