Well, tomorrow Bear Cub will officially be registered in our church preschool program! I got the phone call today, telling me that they did indeed have a spot for our little man in their 3-year-old Fall program. I wasn't able to get our "first" choice of class time, but we are still really happy with what we got. He'll be going on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 8:30-1:45. This longer day includes eating lunch at school and "nap" time. I am a bit concerned about this because BC has a very definite way he has to fall asleep for his nap time. AND...I just can't imagine our wiggler being able to lie quietly on a cot for 30 minutes in a classroom that has fun things to play with and explore! Oy. Time will tell how that goes! My friend who teaches at the school assured me that each class has at least one that just can't sit still for the resting time. But, hey, you never know...he might just be so exhausted from the learning and playing that maybe he'll konk out with no problems! :) I am so excited for him to go to school. He loves to learn and is such a smart little boy. I really think he'll like the structure (he needs it, at least!) and I can only imagine how much he'll grow socially once he gets going. I can't wait! But again...we gotta get the poopin' on the potty down pat first! We've got 6 months to go...
Today I also signed him for a new Mommy & Me gymnastics class. You might remember that we did about 8 weeks of a similar class last Spring. The previous class was at a competitive gymnastics GYM and it was HUGE (the gym, that is). So I spent most of the hour chasing him around, trying to keep him away from the serious (and dangerous) gymnastics equipment. This new place is totally kid-friendly and ALL about the kids exploring their individual talents and most of all, just about having FUN. It's in a smaller area and everything is safe and toddler-friendly. So if he does scoot away from me, I don't have to worry that he'll drop into an 8-foot-deep pit or get his ankle and foot caught in the springy trampolines. This is how it used to be for me ... so I'm excited for him to have some fun and be safe at the same time! :) His new class starts in 2 weeks and will be on Monday afternoons. We get to go for "Open Play" time next week, which will be great so he can get acquainted with his new teacher and just explore before we head in for a real class.
So, there you go! That was our busy "sign-up" day! Tomorrow it's off to the park with some friends. Enjoy your day! :)
He's going to be 3 already? He's growing up way too fast!
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ReplyDeleteThank you for the info about starfall.com! I will definitely check it out. I registered Owen for preschool last week, and his school day is until 2, but I'm picking him up before lunch and naptime so he can unwind an d get his rest at home. I have a lot of friends who do this with their boys and feel like it's best, and I really feel like it will be for Owen too. Is this an option for you? Just an idea :)
I know you know it, but your Bear Cub is so adorable!!!