We enjoyed an early wake-up call of 6 a.m. (just when Jacob normally wakes up - we didn't have to be to school until 9!). I made some blueberry pancakes and cut them into a fire truck and train. And, of course, some chocolate milk :)
Posing with his cool school bag. Every kid in the school has to have the same tote bag, so they recommend you decorating the bag. We bought some iron on letters and patches to decorate, but only the "J" and the "B" stuck, so we had to sew all of the letters on. Bob did almost all of the sewing while I cleaned and got everything else ready. We were up until 2 a.m. the night before his first day!
Walking into school. I had to take a quick picture because he decided this is the best way to carry his bag. He stuck his hand on his head and walked this way because the bag wouldn't slide down his shoulder.
He walked in and found his name all by himself and hung up his bag. I was so proud of him!
He started playing right away, and had a really good time. We had no tears, and a really great transition. Only half of the class was there today - they have the other half coming tomorrow. The real schedule begins next week. Jacob was exhausted from his school adventure today. They read a book and traced his hand today. Jacob told me a little boy took his green car and he tried to take it back but the boy was very strong, so Isabella took it back and gave it to him. Jacob also told us he cooked at the play kitchen, and that he didn't help clean up, haha. I'm sure he did help since he has always helped when we were at Gymboree and he helps at home when we ask him. I'm really looking forward to Jacob's experiences this year, him gaining some independence, learning to make new friends and be confident in himself. I hope he has a wonderful first year of school and develops an early love of learning. His teachers are so nice, and I am pleased with our decision to go with this preschool.
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