Yesterday was Sam’s first day of preschool! This year he is in the 3/4’s class and goes three days a week.
Leading up to the first day, Sam was very apprehensive and kept telling me he didn’t want new teachers. He loved his teachers from last year. But when it came time to drop him off at school, he put on his brave face.
We talked ahead of time about the fact that he has to go into the classroom all by himself this year, find his cubby, and put his backpack away. And that is just what he did!
We stood in the hall with him for a minute while he took in his surroundings.
Then, without saying anything to us, he walked straight into the room, did what he was supposed to do, and started playing. Ben and I were so impressed. I was kind of hoping we’d get a family pic before he went in, but I wasn’t about to call him back out to the hallway after he had acted so independently and bravely!
When I came to pick him up at the end of the day he gave me a huge hug. Then in the car he told me lots of details about the first day. Sounds like he had fun and made some new friends.
Then as a special treat, we went and had some frozen yogurt!
I hope Day 2 goes just as smoothly. Love that little guy.
Oh and Campbell and I had a little fun at home by ourselves!! Shhh. Don’t tell Sam!
Aww…so cute. Sam is really growing up…he even looks older than he did a month ago! Love this post.
What a big boy! Love his fancy school hair. And good luck getting Campbell to wear anything other than that amazing tutu…!
such a mature face! and love campbell’s mask. where’s the ball?
“Anonymous” is Grandpa Char, btw. Wonderful post. That hallway picture captures the mood well.
What a milestone! My favorite picture is of his stance in the hallway. Judi is right. That tells the story!
Yay for school! So glad that the boys are in the class together and that we run into one another so often.
Me too, Merritt!! Just sad Whit and Campbell aren’t together this year 🙁