As my friend, Christa said, "I'm interrupting the summer posting series to bring you the important event of":
Gavin's First Day of Preschool
Yes, Gavin started school today. I can NOT believe it. Technically, he started pre-pre school, but still, it's school. A real school. We got him a big boy backpack and lunch box (even though he doesn't eat lunch at school) and bought all the necessary school supplies he needed. We've been preparing Gavin all week for school and making a big deal about him going to BIG BOY school. We explained a lot to him that he was going to be staying at school and that mommy would come home with Miles. He seemed okay with it. We woke him up this morning, made him a good breakfast, dressed him a spiffy outfit, put his backpack on him and went off to school. We did take the typical first day of school photo on the front porch before leaving. I think I was so nervous and Brooks was anxious to leave on time, that we didn't take as many pictures as I would have liked. Gavin didn't seem nervous and acted excited, until we got into the car and the realization hit him that he really was going to school. He showed some signs of being worried, but Brooks and I did everything to keep him calm.
When we got to school, Gavin kind of took off. Now, he was ready to be at school. We found his classroom and tried getting settled. When we arrived, his class was actually split into two groups, two different rooms that were connected to one another by a door, however, I didn't know that. I couldn't find Gavin's cubby in the first room, rather, I couldn't find his name anywhere. I started getting really nervous. I found a teacher and she said then he must be in the other room. We walked next door, found his name on the sheet, found the spot for his backpack, and his nametag. I quickly realized all of Gavin's other friends from our compound were assigned the other room. I wanted to cry. I just kept thinking oh great, he's not going to want to stay, he's not going to know anyone, this is going to be horrible. I tried focusing on getting Gavin ready for the day and was trying to tell him everything I could think of to make his day easy and fun. The teacher came out in me and I quickly realized maybe I was overwhelming him. I showed him around the room and tried getting him to be familiar with his surroundings. He kept looking for his friend Devin, who was assigned the other class. Eventually, Devin came over to Gavin's room and they buddied up. Not sure how things were going to go once they were split again, but hey, it got Gavin over his nervousness and he wanted to play! I was so thankful Brooks was there with me. He really helped keep me calm. Miles was with us and did awesome. He is such a laid back, relaxed kid.
The time came when it was time to go and I swore I would not be one of those parents that stayed around. I tried so hard to stay focused on the fact that this was going to be good for Gavin, he would love it, he'd get settled, and would be fine! I started crying. I tried HARD not to, but I couldn't control it. Gavin was fine, until he saw me crying. Then, he got worried and started fussing a little bit. I quickly told Brooks to show Gavin where he would potty at school so he'd know, and I dried up my tears. I hugged Gavin goodbye (okay, so there were still a few tears) told my little man bye and walked away. He went right back to playing with all the toys!
*** Update- I went and picked Gavin up and he had a good day. He said it was fun and he got to play. When I asked him what he did, he kept saying he told his teacher NO! Not real sure what that means- whether it was a good or bad thing, but he said he's willing to go back tomorrow!
Gavin's First Day of Preschool
Yes, Gavin started school today. I can NOT believe it. Technically, he started pre-pre school, but still, it's school. A real school. We got him a big boy backpack and lunch box (even though he doesn't eat lunch at school) and bought all the necessary school supplies he needed. We've been preparing Gavin all week for school and making a big deal about him going to BIG BOY school. We explained a lot to him that he was going to be staying at school and that mommy would come home with Miles. He seemed okay with it. We woke him up this morning, made him a good breakfast, dressed him a spiffy outfit, put his backpack on him and went off to school. We did take the typical first day of school photo on the front porch before leaving. I think I was so nervous and Brooks was anxious to leave on time, that we didn't take as many pictures as I would have liked. Gavin didn't seem nervous and acted excited, until we got into the car and the realization hit him that he really was going to school. He showed some signs of being worried, but Brooks and I did everything to keep him calm.
When we got to school, Gavin kind of took off. Now, he was ready to be at school. We found his classroom and tried getting settled. When we arrived, his class was actually split into two groups, two different rooms that were connected to one another by a door, however, I didn't know that. I couldn't find Gavin's cubby in the first room, rather, I couldn't find his name anywhere. I started getting really nervous. I found a teacher and she said then he must be in the other room. We walked next door, found his name on the sheet, found the spot for his backpack, and his nametag. I quickly realized all of Gavin's other friends from our compound were assigned the other room. I wanted to cry. I just kept thinking oh great, he's not going to want to stay, he's not going to know anyone, this is going to be horrible. I tried focusing on getting Gavin ready for the day and was trying to tell him everything I could think of to make his day easy and fun. The teacher came out in me and I quickly realized maybe I was overwhelming him. I showed him around the room and tried getting him to be familiar with his surroundings. He kept looking for his friend Devin, who was assigned the other class. Eventually, Devin came over to Gavin's room and they buddied up. Not sure how things were going to go once they were split again, but hey, it got Gavin over his nervousness and he wanted to play! I was so thankful Brooks was there with me. He really helped keep me calm. Miles was with us and did awesome. He is such a laid back, relaxed kid. 
The time came when it was time to go and I swore I would not be one of those parents that stayed around. I tried so hard to stay focused on the fact that this was going to be good for Gavin, he would love it, he'd get settled, and would be fine! I started crying. I tried HARD not to, but I couldn't control it. Gavin was fine, until he saw me crying. Then, he got worried and started fussing a little bit. I quickly told Brooks to show Gavin where he would potty at school so he'd know, and I dried up my tears. I hugged Gavin goodbye (okay, so there were still a few tears) told my little man bye and walked away. He went right back to playing with all the toys!
Outside the classroom, I cried with a few other moms and sent Brooks off to work. I cried the entire way home in the car.. like, I balled like a baby. I think my driver probably thought I was crazy, but who cares. I can't wait to go pick him up and hear all about his day. I'm sure he loved it. I'm doing good now. I'm fine really. I've had a quiet morning so far at home with Miles and am now off to our first ladies Coffee Morning of the year. Will let you know how things went later...
*** Update- I went and picked Gavin up and he had a good day. He said it was fun and he got to play. When I asked him what he did, he kept saying he told his teacher NO! Not real sure what that means- whether it was a good or bad thing, but he said he's willing to go back tomorrow!
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