Tuesday, September 23, 2008

First of Firsts

Adam, you were all dressed up in your new school clothes and excited to go! We were all up early on this Tuesday and you immediately wanted to get dressed. You said, “School starts today!” After getting dressed you ran over to grab your backpack and asked for help putting it on. School started at 9:00 and you put your backpack on around 7:10!


The three of us went outside around 8:00 to unwind some noticeable energy. We kicked around the soccer ball and took some pictures before it was time to go. Adam, you seemed very excited and I was worried that as we rode over, this excitement would dissipate.


You are going to pre-school a little bit early for your age, but Mom and I thought it would be a great learning and socialization experience for you. “New Beginnings” is the name of your school in York and Jessie is you teacher. This is the same place JD went. Mom and I truly trust and adore Jessie. We know that when we leave you’re in good hands.


We arrived at school at 9:00, Mom, JD and I dropped you off. You were immediately excited as you spied Lighting McQueen across the room. You were playing for about 10 minutes before it was time for Mom and I to leave. We said goodbye and you immediately latched on to me and wouldn’t let go! You cried for about two minutes and that was that! You had an excellent first day.


You’ve been to school now 5 times and Mom and I consistently say what a good move it was to send you. The teachers and parents adore you and you simply love to be in their company. You have started to learn colors, numbers, you went on a bear hunt, and yesterday Mom accompanied your crew to Apple Crest. An apple farm in North Hampton, NH. You had a blast! The trees are small enough where you can pick the apples right off the trees. They had a hayride, apple cider, and HUGE pumpkins.


JD was next off to school. JD shoved off on the Wednesday after Adam. JD, this year was really like old hat for you. You were more excited about your new clothes and seeing your friends than anything else. You hopped right on the Yellow Sub and off you went. I was sad to see you got this year (although clearly it was time!). You’ve had a great summer with your family and I knew you would miss being home. Mom spent tons of time with you, doing projects, hooking you up with your friends, and give you one on one time. You both made some nice strides and seeing you go was kind of a culmination of good things.


You have also been at school for three weeks. Mom touched base with your teacher, Ms Delong this week and she had some nice things to say. She said that you are the most well behaved boy she has in the class. She said that you’ve received numerous little awards for following directions, listening, ect. None of this you have told us!


Anyway, we know that it is very early in the year but Mom and I have talked many times about how well the school year has started off for you both. You each wake up in the morning and are on your way. I don’t expect you will always be this excited to get to school, so I’m making sure that I take notice of this at your young age.