First Day of School!

Ready to go to school! No big backpack this year (ha! Remember last year?)

No matter how old he gets..he will ALWAYS be my baby! :)

Off we go!

Outside of his school...

Jumping in for some Playdoh fun at school! :)

Yesterday was Bearcub's first day of big 4-year-old preschool! OH MY! We'd been hyping it up for him...the new school, a different playground, cool centers, and drumroll, please....the chance to eat snack in a real cafeteria! Oh yes, we have hit the big time! :)

He did really well and I was so proud of him! As we were leaving, he had to run upstairs to bring faithful Biscuit with us in the car. He hugged him all the way there and then got him all settled in the car so Biscuit would be comfy while he waited for him to return. BC held my hand all the way in and was ready to get in and start playing right away! I really think he was trying to be a brave boy. I think he was feeling a little nervous (who doesn't on the first day?) and I know he's been thinking about making friends. He has told me several times lately, "Sometimes it's hard to make new friends," and it's been a great lead-in to a little talk about the fact that it does take some time to make new friends, but yes, it does happen!

I don't think he really made any new friends yesterday. He pretty much sticks to himself, I think. He did say he liked both of his new teachers, he liked the snack of blueberry muffins and milk, and he was VERY excited by the fact that he caught a grasshopper out on the playground. :) Today is a longer day for him. He'll stay for lunch and then "rest time." Oh boy. With how active he is, I seriously doubt he'll rest, but we can hope!

I'm really happy with his new school - his lead teacher seems so sweet and gentle. I think that is what he needs! So, here's wishing for another successful day at school! :) Have a happy day!