Today.....it happened. I dropped my baby off at Preschool. Gulp.
I'm so excited for Blake. It's the moment where he discovers a world separate from our family. There is a tug at my heart--the realization that there will be influences in his life other than Russ and I. He is growing up and I'm not always going to be a part of that.
This morning he chose pancakes as his "First Day of Preschool" breakfast. He wore his backpack all morning. We practiced buttoning his pants. We talked about what will happen when we drop him off. I kissed him OVER and OVER. He---just wanted to leave.
Daddy came home from work so we could drive together. We took pictures and left for the school.
The preschool was packed---parents from all over dropping their kids off and taking pictures. He picked out his name tag and went to play with the train table. Mommy kissed him again---he could care less. He was ready to play and for us to leave.
I keep thinking about him as a baby. It seems we just brought him home. When we left the hospital, I had Blake bundled in a sleeper, a snowsuit, and under a blanket. We have pictures---I look back on them and laugh. The poor baby was probably ROASTING!
I did it again today---he wore a long sleeved shirt and pants. Other, more seasoned parents, chose to dress their kids in summer shorts and t-shirts. When I left, his cheeks were bright red. Poor kid---will his parents ever learn?
We're so proud of you Blake! You have grown so much and are a very special boy to us!
May you always enjoy the adventure.
Oh my goodness Annie, I'm feelin your pain!!!!! Can't believe he's old enough to go to preschool. I remember like yesterday the day that David went to preschool. Now he is in college, a RM and has 2 little babies of his own. Don't blink for too long! He is so handsome. BTW how is the potty training coming?
ReplyDeleteOh, this makes me want to cry! The part where you mentioned that you and Russ wouldn't be the only influences on him and wouldn't be there for all of his growing up totally hit me. I'm blocking the idea of preschool/kindergarten from my head for as long as possible. I'm glad Blake was so ready though. Is he still liking it?
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