Tuesday, August 31st was Owen's First Day of Preschool. Wow, it was an okay start. We got him ready with his backpack and clothes and talked about meeting new friends and his teacher Mrs. Feuerstein. He was ready to go. We had 2 visits already to the classroom during open house and registration. So we got him there and took a few pictures, then he showed Daddy where his hook was to hang his backpack and he was ready to play. Headed to the water table (a favorite), and we handed in the supplies and Dean left the room, so I went over to let Owen know I was going to be leaving, he wanted me to stay but I told him I couldn't and he would be playing with his new friends and his teacher. He was very occupied with playing, so I told him to give Mama a kiss and I would see him in a bit, and left the room. Just as I hit the hallway, Dean asks "is that Owen crying?". Heart strings.. I went back into the room, but soon realized that Tami had it under control, so I turned right back around (with tears welling up) and left the room. I was okay, but talking about it as we drove away brought tears to my eyes again. I knew it was going to be hard. But we both faired well I think. We got back to pick him up, and he couldn't wait when he saw us and didn't wait to sing their song, ran right to me. I walked him back so he could join in with his classmates to sing the goodbye song, but he didn't feel like it and was ready to go.
Dad went solo today, as I had to work. And with Owen being Person of the Day today he had extra responsibilities. It went real good Dean said. He got to bring Emma Bunny, and a treat for his classmates (cheese sticks). And he got to sit in the special chair! So he did real awesome. Didn’t cry this time until someone tried taking Emma Bunny and he got upset. Yes, my son has become so attached to that stuffed rabbit, it’s become part of the family… has to eat dinner with us, watch TV with us, play candyland with us (gets her own gingerbread man even). So cute! But he even waited this time after class to sing their goodbye song together.
I’m so proud of him!
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