Preschool!

We have entered a new phase of life in the Schwenke Household...Preschool.
Kyle, bless his little soul, is not a fan of change or new things....so Mommy was very nervous about this new adventure. Considering the fact that the first day of basketball, soccer, swimming lessons, t-ball, etc all involved crying and freaking out....I was prepared for the worst.
The day began as usual....up EARLY!
I offered to make a yummy, special breakfast...but Kyle wanted "his usual" (again...not a fan of change)
So...I made him his usual order of: toast, peanut butter to dip, sausage (cut up), apple juice, 2 gummy bear vitamins, and fruit
He did not want his photo taken



Getting dressed was not fun. He was anxious about going to school and did not want to get dressed. It was a wrestling match to get him into his clothes. I was upset. He was crying and kicking, I was then crying, I got mad. It was not fun. I was very worried about the events ahead.



I finally got him dressed and convinced him to sit on the porch for a photo with his Star Wars backpack.


He cooperated. Amazingly.

Then I dropped Kaden off at a friends house (thank you Sara) and had some special time with Kyle before Preschool.


We went to Safeway for a donut. Complete with white frosting and sprinkles!
This is pay back for all the moms who did it to me when I was a teacher....sugar them up and then send them to school! While eating the donut we had a nice chat about being a big boy and being brave and going to preschool without crying, etc.

We pulled into the preschool parking lot and he said to me "Mom, I will be brave, you don't need to come in with me"
WHAT???


So he was brave and walked in with no fear. I was shocked.
I thought I was going to have to carry him in kicking and screaming. I was pleasantly surprised!


Here he is in front of the door to his school. I am so proud.


He found his name on his hook and hung up his coat and backpack.



Then he found his name at his table spot and sat down.


See mom, K-Y-L-E is my name.


When it was time to sit on the carpet he had to sit on the number 3 because he is 3. (So are all the other kids in his class) His teacher, Mrs. Bloomingdale is going to be a great match for him. She is a great teacher! She is firm and loving and understands the wiggles that come with teaching 3 year olds and she has alot of experience with boys like Kyle. :)
The parents were allowed to stay for the first 30 minutes of class. I got to see Kyle in action during calendar time and carpet time. He is Mr. Chatty. He always has something to say and does not yet know the importance of raising his hand and waiting to be called on. Good thing he has 2 years of preschool before he starts kindergarten!
Being in his classroom made me miss teaching. It is SO DIFFERENT when you are the mommy and not the teacher. Crazy!
Overall, it was a good first day. I am so proud that Kyle decided to be brave and enter his new phase of life with confidence and ease. I was too relieved to cry. I am just glad it went so well. When I picked him up I did shed a tear or two because I was so proud of him and so happy that the first day was a success.
It is exciting to think about the year ahead and all the fun things Kyle is going to get to experience and learn.
ABC, counting, writing, field trips, singing songs, bible lessons, sharing, playtime, learning how to be a big boy at school.
I can't believe my BABY is in Preschool! Where has the time gone?