First day of Preschool

Jonah has been so excited to start Preschool.  Tuesday was his first day.  I went with him that day and helped him with a project and then the teacher talked to the parents while the kids were busy playing with play dough.  I think he was glad that I went with him because he was a little nervous about what to expect. 

I have been debating on sending him to preschool, mostly because I didn't want to spend the money.  I work with him at home and he already reads and writes so he really doesn't need it for those things.  I know preschool helps for other things, but I also don't think it is necessary.  Jonah really wants to do it and I know he will love it, so we went ahead and signed him up.  I'm really glad I did.  I was really impressed with the teacher and her organization and structure.  I think it will be really good for Jonah.

He got right to work on his project.  I wasn't prepared to feel sad about him being in preschool.  I guess I keep realizing how fast time passes and it seems like just yesterday that I dropped Caitlyn off for preschool and now she is in first grade. There are so many wonderful things about the kids growing up.  I love that I can have a real conversation with them and that we can do fun activities that we couldn't do when they were younger.  I love that they can buckle themselves in the car and get themselves dressed and it is great to see them be independent, but it is a little sad to realize that their years at home with me are over or getting close to being over.  I can't say enough how grateful I am that I have had this time with them.

Jonah didn't want to go home, he loved it.  Today was his first official day.  He was so excited and I think he was glad that I wasn't staying with him this time.  He made a friend with a cute little boy on Tuesday and today they were running up saying hi to each other.  It was so cute.  My boy is growing up!