Right now Alex is busy enjoying his first day! Dave and I took him this morning and stayed with him on the playground for about a half hour before arriving at the conclusion that he is totally okay without us. He usually seems like such a big boy to me, but today, surrounded by 3-to-6-year-olds, he seemed like such a LITTLE boy. I'm pretty sure he is the youngest kid in his class.
I wasn't the least bit sad to leave him, which is probably strange. I should be sad, right? I should feel guilty for leaving him, but I'm mostly just happy for him. And admittedly a little nervous. I won't walk more than five feet without the phone. Actually, both phones. Just in case.
I can't wait to pick him up!
Oh my gosh! I can't believe it. He is such big stuff. What are you doing without him? Is it wonderful?
Posted by: Bunny | August 15, 2006 at 11:16 AM
Reading you for the first time. Laughter and tears, and much procrastination at work. Thanks for all the sharing.
Posted by: KTP | August 15, 2006 at 11:23 AM
Such a big boy! I was thinking about you today, after reading that Alex started pre-school today.
Posted by: Erin | August 15, 2006 at 11:41 AM
You know, I find that when I'm doing the right thing (for me or the kids) I usually feel great. Then I feel guilty for feeling great. Then I begin to doubt my decision. Usually I end up back at feeling great and realize that I made the right choice all along.
Posted by: Crissy | August 15, 2006 at 11:43 AM
Awww! I'll be there with my youngest in two weeks. Waaaaa.
Posted by: Jenny | August 15, 2006 at 11:48 AM
Bliss! To have a child go out into the Whole Wide World and learn new stuff and new words you'd never teach him ever! It's great! I'm with you on the nerves and phones. It gets easier. By the time #4 was ready I just put him by the road and pointed the way to the school. (not really, but it seemed that way)
Posted by: rootietoot | August 15, 2006 at 11:50 AM
It really doesn't get cuter than an excited blonde curly haired boy with a back pack on.
Posted by: Jamie D. | August 15, 2006 at 11:58 AM
I never really got mushy when it came to sending my kids to preschool...they were excited to go which made me happy! Now I'm counting the days (just 2 more) until DD1 goes to school so I can have some peace and quiet! I hope his first day at preschool was a good one!
Posted by: Sarah | August 15, 2006 at 01:48 PM
I passed by you today on your way back from getting him (I was running late getting J...). I wish I had a picture of your face--you were full of what I could best describe as GLEE, grinning from ear to ear. It was really cute. :) I'm dying to hear what place you chose!!
Posted by: Jamie | August 15, 2006 at 10:33 PM