Okay, so it's only pre-k, and it's only 3 days a week for 3 hours, but it felt like college as he strapped on his back pack and left me without ever looking back! I'm really thankful, though, looking back that I did keep him home until now. He's excelling at everything beautifully! He's not a snippet behind any other children, but rather a little ahead in most respects. But better yet, I got to spend all the time in the world with him until now. I think that made the difference in him being excited, rather than apprehensive, his first day. Now me on the other hand, I could have held off a few more years! ;)
The night before we stayed up a little late making homemade caramel apples for the his teacher, Ms. Kippy. Gotta start the year off with a good old fashion bribe! And they were SO good! They were dipped in melted caramel and the rolled in Godiva White and Dark chocolate shavings... yeah, amazing! And they were pretty to boot!
Thurston was SO excited his first day!!! We were packed and ready and the first ones there! When Thurston couldn't get anyone to open the door, he was a little disappointed. But a few minutes later the flood gates were opened to a rush of excited children, and their more that ready moms, came pouring in!
After we dropped him off the first day, Charleston and I spent the time at the gym. Charleston kept asking for his brother, and seeing him so lost with out his big bro made me even sadder! I never cried when I had my children, but needless to say, I had a good cry after putting Charleston in the play center all alone that day. Broke my heart!
Charleston was fine by the time I picked him back up. We then went and picked up Thurston, who although being happy to go to school earlier was now equally happy to see us pick him up! He was eager to tell us about everything he did and had learned, and about his new friends. He was smiling ear to ear just SO proud to show us everything he'd made that day!
I took the boys to Target for TickTacs and an Icee to celebrate day one, one of their favorite treats! When we got back in the car I asked Thurston what it was like to be a big boy. He indulged me for a minute. When he got done talking I started in, more in talking to myself outloud, on how big he was now. I went on about how he'd soon be going to big kid school, and playing more sports, and meeting girls, and then one day getting big like daddy and having a house and a family of his own.... When I looked in my rear view, Thurston was crying buckets! I pulled over in the parking lot and asked him what was wrong. He explained to me that he never wanted to leave and he wanted to live with us forever! I quickly agreed and promised to always let him stay with mommy and daddy, as long as he wants to. We had a big hug and were on our way again; Thurston excited he wasn't getting the boot anytime soon, and mommy relieved that he wasn't too big... at least, not just yet. :)
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