John's First Day of School

August 23, 2011

Today was John's first day of school (Mothers Day Out). On Monday we went to the "Meet the Teacher Night". John got to meet his two new teachers and see his classroom. He loved playing with all the games and toys in the room. He even has some friends from his old class from last year.

At this age most kids start the potty training process or at least start talking about it. His classroom has a attached bathroom for those learning and for those already potty trained. One of John's teachers he has this year is one that he had last year, its so nice to already know a friendly face. John was so excited to see her. John told us that he needed to go potty and his teachers said we could use the bathroom in the classroom. Jason went in with him then walked out to get his teacher who he had last year. John was requesting that she help him go potty. I was so thankful he was ok with someone else helping him. It was one of my concerns going into this school year, but he has surprised us again. 

This morning we loaded up the car and headed to school. John was excited to go play with all the new fun toys and his new friends. I had no idea how he would do when we finally made it to his classroom. Last year it took about two weeks for John to not cry when I dropped him off and almost the entire year before he would walk into the classroom on his own. 

Today was different. John walked right into his classroom without looking back. I looked in the class to see if he realized that I was not standing with him. John could have cared less. He was already clear across the room playing with his new friends. I can not wait to pick him up later today and hear all about how his first day at school went! I love that he is growing up, but I am already sad at how fast these years pass. Before I know it Jason and I will be dropping him off at college.

Taylor on the other hand was sad that John was not leaving with us. She didnt cry, but she kept looking around for him.