Another First

I agonized over this decision. Was it too early? Which one was going to be the right fit for you? Was it going to be too much or just the right thing with the new baby coming? Which philosophy was better for you? Once I made the decision, I back pedaled. Again, was it right? How do I know? Ask your Aunt Lisa, I was one confused, stressed out Mommy over this!

But you were over-the-moon excited when the time came!

So excited to pick out your big boy backpack! Lightning McQueen of course!

A little hesitation the day before when I was talking it all through with you again. Ms. Cheri is your teacher and Ms. Tresa is her helper. How your day will go! Mommy will go in and help you get your backpack in your "locker". And then I will leave and come back to get you before lunch. A little back pedaling on your part this time and maybe a "I don't want to go to preschool now Mommy" slipped out once the realization started to soak in. But we talked it up!! You woke up so excited. Even smiling and hamming for Mommy and her silly camera.

Bonus of the day: Daddy was off work and was able to come to!! High fives all around!!

You got out of the car and practically ran as fast as your speedy little legs would take you into preschool. You remembered right where your "locker" was and walked ever so boldly into the classroom, got your name tag, and started right in playing. Barely remembering to give me a kiss goodbye! No tears. Just a see you soon Mom and a quick smooch!

I turned and walked back out making sure not to be the dwindler on that first day. Making it hard on everyone involved. I so bad wanted to stand back there and dwindle though. To watch you flourish. To get caught up in that moment. To make sure you were "ok". Even though I knew in my heart that you were okay. That is was the right decision. That you were taking the opportunity and running with it. It was going to be the best thing for you. Something for you to own and not have to share with your littlest idol.

You made it easy on me Monkey! No tears for either of us. Just tears now as I type and remember. And know that another first has come and gone. Your Mommy and Daddy were so proud of you that day! If only you knew how proud! And you've never looked back since that first day. You are as excited every school day as you were for that first one. And learning....holy buckets are you ever learning!

I love you sweet boy! More than you'll ever know! To the moon and back! Forever and always!!

One for your Daddy without the "silly" sign!