Ginormous Day

Today was our little guys first day of preschool. He was so excited! He goes in the afternoon, which is a great thing because he is not a morning person. Today he slept in until 10:30! When he woke up he was so ready to go!

He packed his green backpack and then I made him take the traditional go-stand-on-the-front-porch picture to mark the occasion.

On our way, we made a stop at his favorite store, Fresh and Easy, so he could pick some flowers out for his teacher. I let him chose what ones he thought she would like.

Doesn't he look so excited. He actually was excited about picking the flowers, just not having me take a picture of every move inside the neighborhood market. How embarrassing!

He thought about taking her this succulent because it was green, his favorite color. He then decided it wasn't pretty enough because it didn't have flowers on it.

He then thought about taking one of these Cati, but decided they were way too sharp.

He finally decided on a large potted flower, the biggest one there. Good choice. I thought the orange flowers looked appropriate for a preschool teacher.

He was then insistent that we picked out a card for her. I showed him the ones that were appropriate for the occasion, but he had his heart set on the happy birthday duck card. Oh well, I tried to guide him, but I felt it was more important that he pick it out.

He couldn't wait to get it into the envelope and didn't want to write anything on the inside, only the outside envelope.

We got to preschool about 10 minutes early so we waited in the car. He was bouncing everywhere - so excited!!!

Finally it was 12:29 - the time I said he could get out of the car. He jumped out and made the long walk I have been dreading. How did my baby become old enough to go to preschool??? Didn't I have him last month???

He presented them like a true gentleman.

Thomas and Mrs. M. We are so excited to have her as a teacher.

Clara cried and cried. She did not want her brother to go. Surprisingly, I was very well composed. I didn't cry, I think I was too excited for him.

Three hours later I went to pick him up. He was thrilled! He had a great time. The first thing he said to me was "Mom, I didn't have to go to time out!!!" He then said, "I had such a great time!"

Clara was so happy to have him back. She wouldn't let go of him when he climbed in the car.

He got into the car and showed me his project (which I am having a problem scanning) and then I started crying. I knew it would come. I was just so happy for him and a tad bit sad for me. My baby is growing up.

On our drive home I asked him about his day and he just kept talking and talking about everything the did. He asked me if I had heard a certain song and tried singing it. He was trying to remember all the words, but was having a hard time. I asked him about their cooking project and he told me that had made rice crispy treats. He said they were SOOOOO GOOOD. I asked if Mrs. M had used a secret ingredient and he replied, "yes, marshmallows!"

We then celebrated the day by going to get some frozen yogurt.