8-18-09 Brock's 1st day of preschool

[wendilee]

Well, it's official- Brock is no longer a baby.  I've known that for a while.  He'll be four in November. He sleeps in a big boy bed.  He uses the potty, and has for a year and a half now.  He sits at the table with no booster seat.  I could give you a hundred other examples of him being a big boy, but he's always been my little guy til yesterday.

We got him signed up through the city recreational department for a six week preschool program called "Little Learners."  I have been kinda dreading it- not for him, I knew he was ready, but because I knew I would be losing my little baby and replacing him with a big boy.

Yesterday was his first day and I wasn't really sure what to expect.  Was I really supposed to take my little boy to this place I had never been, with a bunch of kids and pareants I have never met, and LEAVE HIM! with a couple of teachers that I don't know from Adam?  Really?  Really!  And what about Brock?!?  How bad will he be traumatized?  Mommy and Daddy practically desert him, drop him off in this strange place and leave him, without a single familiar face........

I was so nervous, and when they opened the doors, I took a deep breath and plunged forward.  Brock did not waste a single second holding onto my leg, no theatrics, not a single tear, not even a split second of fear or uncertainty.  He jumped right in and started playing with the toys, the puzzles, the homeade play-doh that the teacher assured me was homemade and safe when Colton grabbed a handful and took off with it.

We lingered for twenty or so minutes (longer than every other parent) to make sure he was okay and he didnt even know we were still there.  We got his attention to say bye to him, and I fully expected at least some sign that he didn't want me to go- but alas, I was disappointed.  "Bye mommy, bye daddy."  That was it!  Nothing more. And it was rushed as if we were interrupting his fun.

As noon neared and we left to go pick him up, I started having thoughts of him losing it after a while and crying for his mommy.......but when we got there, nothing but smiles.  In fact, he was embarrassed at our jubilance and told us not to look at him or wave so giddily. 

He had an absolute vlast and can't wait to go back.  In truth, I was a bit sad that he was SO not affected by my absence.  Really?  I mean so little?  That was until last night, when talking baout preschool for the 27th time, I asked him if he liked it and he said "Yes! Except for you weren't there, Mommy."

[LovinMyBabies18]

Aug. 19, 2009 at 11:30 AM

awww how sweet! ....he is such a big boy!....Belle was the same way when she started pre school

[Keisha0806]

Aug. 19, 2009 at 11:56 AM

This is a sweet post, he is such a big boy, handsome too, and now you've got me all super-emotional thinking about Kendall's first day. I can say you seem to have handled it well mommy. (HUGS)

[sadiebrie]

Aug. 20, 2009 at 5:28 PM

Aww, what a big boy!  I'm so glad he adjusted so well, but I can easily understand your disapointment! haha.  He will have so much fun and will have a blast playing with the other kids...I bet there are tons of moms out there who wish their LO would react the same way as Brock on their first day of school!  Cute pics too!

[iluvPrestonG]

Aug. 24, 2009 at 10:50 PM

Wow!! What a big boy!! I can't believe he did so good!! That's a good thing though!!! It must have been hard letting him go, but I bet your enjoying those couple of hours at school, and he is doing the same!!! I say I can't wait for Preston to go to school lol, but I know when it's time I will feel the same exact way!! I like how you asked him for the 27th time haha Wendi you crack me up!!