Things have a way of changing.On Friday, I got a phone call from Lana's school. They were offering Noah a space in the Pre-K program. Last year, I had signed Noah up and was hoping he would be selected. This program is a Pre-K peer mentor program. Growing up with a sister with special needs, I have always wanted to teach my children tolerance and acceptance of those that are different. Noah, being the youngest is a bit spoiled. He thinks the sun rises and sets at his command. We do not have ANY living pets. Not much opportunity to nurture anything or anyone. Noah hasn't ever really had to "take care" of anyone but his cool self. So, this was the perfect opportunity.
And it's sort of thrown me for a loop.
Having not heard anything, we had Noah registered in a wonderful program. He was there last year. Eddie attended for two years. Lana did as well. So, we were happy and excited to start school next week. We were especially delighted that Noah would have the same teacher as Lana. Three days a week, 9-12. I still have two days of Noah all to myself-no sharing. One more year until I had to let go. Great program. I'm happy and ready to go.
But, when they offered the spot to Noah, I sort of had to re-group.
Noah's first day of school was today. He was very excited. He made sure I remembered that he got to choose where we would go to lunch because it was his "very first day." He wore his new PUMAS, and ran quite fast. He was happy and excited.
I was happy and excited too...until I got to school. THEY WOULDN'T LET ME TAKE HIM TO CLASS BECAUSE I HAD NO PICTURE ID. Yes. It's true. But, I don't want to dwell on that, just had to mention it.
He's home now.
Asleep.
The first day of school was a success.
2 comments:
Today was Maisy's first day back in her pre-school. It's hard to let go. I'm sorry you didn't get much time to gear up. She was excited to go until we pulled into the parking lot. But now she is home asleep as well and happy to be back on school.
Oh Jayne I so remember Jackson's first day of school and I was in tears..until I got home sat on the couch by myself and listened to the silence! It was a beautiful thing...then I started thinking of all the things I could actually do...I could take a class, I could get a job (it was all day kindergarden) I could go to the outlets..the list kept going. It was very liberating.
Then the next week I found out I was prego with Sienna....ahhh oh well. Time goes fast. Now I cry at the thought of Sienna going to school....Noah looks so sweet asleep on the couch.
I love the post about Lana! I was laughing out loud!
Love that girl!
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