I know that these pictures look just like the pictures from the other day, but these are from Wednesday, Jonah's first day.
We dropped Jonah off that morning and he was pretty excited. On the way, we tried to explain what he would be doing at school. When we got there, he was excited to see the kids all out playing a little bit in the yard, and wanted to get out of the car and go join them. He was fine until I started to leave. He looked a little confused, like he didn't know he had to go to school ALONE. The look on his face just killed me- shocked at the betrayal. I gave him a hug and kiss and tried my best to be cheerful as I waved goodbye and walked away. His teacher was right by him and talked to him while I left. As we were driving away, his teacher picked him up and carried him into the class while the rest of the kids followed them.
Then I had to take Peter to work. We were both pretty sad. But I figured he'd do fine.
When I came to get him, he was having fun playing outside with everyone. His teacher told me that he didn't want to go inside at first, but as soon as he saw the room full of toys and tables and chairs, he was excited again. And I guess he really liked playing outside. Poor kid, hardly ever gets to play outside. We need to put our backyard in., and it's just too hard for me to take 3 kids to the park by myself- especially with a terror like Eden trying to run into the street every five minutes!
Anyway, I think he liked it once he got over the shock. He will go again tomorrow. I hope he'll want to go. I asked him today if he wanted to go to school, and he said no. So, I guess we'll see how day #2 goes.
3 comments:
Funny boy! He will probably love it once he gets there tomorrow. "Firsts" are always hard on mommies and daddies, you're not alone, I'm sure. This is going to be really good for him in many ways. And I LOVE his long hair!
My daughters friend didn't want to go to school. He did great the first week and then the second week comes and his mom told him he needed to go to bed early and he asked why she told him he had to go to school in the morning and he looks at her and says I have to go back. He now loves school. The only problem that we have had was with my oldest in nursery. She went in fine but then about ten minutes later they brought her back out she had been crying the whole time. She had no problems with pre-school or kindergarten.
That is good that he had a great first day. I am sure he will want to go back Friday. I feel yours and Peter's pain. That must have been hard to leave him. This is something that all parents have to deal with. I am not looking forward to it. It sounds like all 3 of you did great on Jonah's first day!
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