First Day of School

I knew this day would come sooner than later, and I have to admit that some days I was eager for it to come when Alex would misbehave, but I'd have to say that I underestimated how difficult this day would be for me. It's a feeling I can't explain, but it just broke my heart leaving him in an unfamiliar place all day with unfamiliar people. I was able to watch from home on the center's internet video monitoring site, and I witnessed a few occasions where Alex was still getting comfortable, and it broke my heart. Like I said, I can't explain. I cried multiple times, and I even find myself crying after picking him up...motherhood has turned me into such a softie..UGH! :-)

When I went into his classroom to pick him up, he started crying...I hope Thursday goes smoother than today for both of us...I can't imagine what the owner and Alex's teacher would say if she saw me crying two days in a row.

This day is over, and for that, I am grateful. I pray that the Lord give me the strength and perseverance to make it over this hurdle. Pretty soon, I hope that both Alex and I love his school experience as much as his daddy does.

Summer time

It seems like only yesterday that I was graduating with my master's and having over a year to stay at home with Alex. That was a year and almost 2 months ago...my, how time flies! Next Tuesday, the 30th, Alex will be starting preschool, and I'm so nervous about the change that's going to bring. I'll be starting my job in a little over a month so we're starting Alex with a few days a week of preschool so that he adjusts to being away from home during the day. I'm nervous and anxious...I know leaving him at a school all day is going to be rough but if he's happy there, I'll be happy knowing that he's filling his days with social interaction, knowledge, and fun. I pray for his well-being, and I believe the Lord will allow everything else to fall into place as it should be.

Otherwise, we've been keeping busy with getting preschool supplies (diapers, wipes, clothes, backpack, etc.,) and I've been brushing up on speech therapy literature. We spent a few days in the Valley with Eddy's family this past week and had a blast. We're getting ready to go to my 10 year high school reunion in a couple of weeks where I will get to hang with my homey, Danielle for the first time in over 7 years...I miss that girl!

Alex had his first haircut a few weeks ago, and here is one of my favorite "after" pics. :-) Enjoy!