Nolan's first day of school was "excellent" as he put it. He still hasn't gone into too much detail....but here is what I've gathered so far. The class went outside 2 times, they read 2 books....one called "Listen" and one called "I Go to Preschool" (which was provided to us as well), his favorite thing to play with was an accordion, and his favorite time of day was circle time (though he didn't elaborate on what they did at circle time). There were no problems at all in the morning when we dropped him off. Matt, myself, and all the kids took Nolan to school. Natalie was a bit upset when we left because she wanted to stay too....but once we were back in the van, she was fine. I knew Nolan would do fine....as soon as he saw his teacher, he immediately called her by name and told her that he had played a game with his mommy and daddy a couple days ago, and that he was excited to be at school.It was hard to let him go today. I got up at 6:30 and cried a little bit. After Nolan was awake, I fought tears, and left the room anytime I started to tear up so he wouldn't see me upset. I was fine at the school until we headed home, and I cried just a little....then cried a little again when we got back to the house and there sat Nolan's cup. It was strange to just put his cup in the refrigerator cause I knew he wouldn't be there during the day to ask for it. I tried to relax during 
the day, but to no avail. I just kept checking the clock and counting down the hours until he came home. Finally, at about 3:40, I headed to the bus stop to pick him up (Matt joined as well). He looked so happy. He loved riding the bus and said it too was "excellent". Another boy in his class rides the bus as well, so that's who Nolan sat with. The boy's name is Carl, and he's the only name that Nolan could recall after his first day. Nolan shared with us that Carl had a "brown face" and I merely responded, "just like Little Bill". And Matt too told Nolan that people have different color faces and that we're all different from each other. This is the first time that Nolan has really pointed out any differences in people, but hopefully it will not become an issue. I know there are some kids in his class with special needs, and when the whole class is together next week I'm sure he'll have some questions....
the day, but to no avail. I just kept checking the clock and counting down the hours until he came home. Finally, at about 3:40, I headed to the bus stop to pick him up (Matt joined as well). He looked so happy. He loved riding the bus and said it too was "excellent". Another boy in his class rides the bus as well, so that's who Nolan sat with. The boy's name is Carl, and he's the only name that Nolan could recall after his first day. Nolan shared with us that Carl had a "brown face" and I merely responded, "just like Little Bill". And Matt too told Nolan that people have different color faces and that we're all different from each other. This is the first time that Nolan has really pointed out any differences in people, but hopefully it will not become an issue. I know there are some kids in his class with special needs, and when the whole class is together next week I'm sure he'll have some questions....Today was the only day of school for Nolan this week, and next week he'll start in for his routine of 4 days a week. Here are some pics.
Nolan and Natalie playing at a table at school.
Matt and Nolan at school.
Natalie enjoying some time to herself.
2 comments:
Sounds like you held up well, better than me! He looks like he had a great time!
How cute!! I'm sure Nolan will do great in preschool!!
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