First Day of Preschool

My little baby started preschool this week.
My little baby will never be home with me again unless he is out for school.
My little baby is now a little guy. (sigh . . . tear . . . sob!)


On Tuesday Jackson started preschool at RCC. We went last week to meet his teachers and explore the classroom. We have been talking about preschool all summer, so I think he was excited about finally going. He loved it, and I couldn't get him to leave after our thirty minutes were up! His teachers are fabulous - sweet, gentle, loving, quiet - exactly what you think a preschool teacher should be like. However, I was still curious about how Tuesday would play out.

So Tuesday morning rolled around and as we are trying to get ready, Jackson kept saying, "Let's go mommy, I want to go to school!" Every red light we hit, Jackson kept saying, "Let's go mommy, I want to go to school!" We talked in the car about how mommy was going to leave and that I would pick him after they played on the playground. So we finally survived the long 10 minute car ride, jumped out of the car, posed for a quick picture outside of the building,


hung up our cubby bag (all by ourselves), posed for another picture with his teachers,


gave a quick hug and kiss to mom, and this is how I left him:


He was in pure bliss! As I was walking to my car with no little hand to hold, it hit me and I started to cry just a couple of tears. My little baby is quickly growing up. Where did the last three years go?? I don't know if I am ready for all of this. However, he was so excited to be there, and I was so proud of how he just walked in and started playing. I had such peace leaving him there with his two wonderful teachers playing with choo choos about to meet some new friends.

While he was at school I was able to go to Target all by myself, and I didn't even have to go down the toy aisle!! What a treat! Now I will admit that I was one of the first ones there for pick up. When I went to his room to pick him up he had a big time sad face. The teacher then explained that he was upset and had teared up on the playground while also asking for me. I realized that I had repeatedly told him that I would pick him up after he played on the playground. I guess he got worried that I had left him! It just broke my heart! He kept hugging me and giving me hugs and kisses which made me melt. I guess my little guy will always be my sweet baby!