Miles' First Day of School

Well, the time has come for Miles to start school. I never thought this day would come but I also feel like he was born last week...it's confusing to be a mama. I signed him up for a cooperative preschool, just like I did for Nolan's first year as well. I didn't worry about Nolan adjusting to school, I knew he would dive right in, but Miles I wasn't sure how he'd do. He's so quiet, shy and introverted, it's amazing that my boys are so different.

We talked a bit about what to expect and how I will sometimes stay with him at school and sometimes not. He seemed ready to go that morning, I was feeling optimistic!

Doesn't that face say, "don't embarrass me mom!"

I don't know what it is about this picture that breaks my mama heart. He's so tiny!!

At his school there's different rooms for different activities. Miles quickly went to the room where no one else was and lucky for him, this was also where they keep the trains. He played alone in that room for most of the day, mostly because he would scream at anyone who tried to come in (we need to work on sharing skills) and then didn't want to leave his trains for circle time either. There were a lot of tears that morning, and I grew very nervous that I had signed him up too early. But his teacher came over to help pry him away from the trains. She's a miracle worker and we ended up having a pretty good afternoon.

This was post fit throwing, how did the teacher know to distract him with food?!

She even got him to put his dishes away.

After snack, he explored some other rooms and discovered the light table. 

It was a big hit for him!

And the puzzles, that kid loves puzzles. He needs to work on putting them together as he mostly focuses
on taking them apart. 

Line up to go outside.

Making dinner in the play house. 

All lined  up to go home!

And of course, Miles' inaugural school questionnaire. Pat and I answered the questions this year, except for his favorite TV show and what he wants to be when he grows up. 

Fingers crossed for us as we continue with our preschool adventures. I think it will be a process to get him adjusted to sharing and structure but I'm remaining optimistic.

1st Grade!!

Today was Nolan's first day of 1st grade! He's officially a grade schooler and he is so pumped. He said he's excited because he gets another recess everyday and can sit anywhere on the bus (except the very back because that's where the big kids sit).

He woke up ready to go this morning and couldn't stop smiling. Until I brought my camera out of course. :)

He's experienced at the first day of school picture now and chose a few backdrops. Including the same one from last year. 

This was my favorite picture because it makes my crazy mom heart swoon to see his stuffed dog, Zappit peeking out from his backpack.

 This was Nolan's favorite so I told him I'd post both. I love that he likes to get involved on these blog posts. Maybe one day he'll guest blog on here?

The answers were pretty similar to last year. He added some new favorite colors, a new future job and some new songs and tv shows. I especially love that he used smart as one of his descriptive words this year. I didn't add any of my own answers there because I agreed with his self description. So proud of my little grade schooler!