Owen's First Day of Preschool!

I can't believe he is old enough to start going to preschool!

Jimmy and I decided it would be good for Owen to start some kind of preschool.  We did some research and asked around about good preschools in the area.  We came across St. Paul's School.  It's a private christian school that goes from Pre-K starting at age two all the way to third grade.  Each year they will be adding another grade, so in two years they will go through 5th grade, which is the last grade for elementary school in Prince William County.  They have grown so much over the last couple years that they have expanded to another building.  Both buildings (and the church) are located in downtown Haymarket, so it's about a 5 minute drive for us!

I have to admit, I was nervous about whether or not it was the best place for him... not that I had heard anything bad whatsoever, in fact I've only heard wonderful things!  I think it's just what us mothers go through when sending their child off to daycare, with a nanny, or to preschool.  Anyway, all of my reservations flew out the window when I picked him up from his first day!

I have been talking about going to school for about a week, so Owen would be prepared and excited about the idea.  I picked him out a backpack with planes, trains, tractors, and fire trucks - all things he loves - so he would be excited to use it!  He even gets to wear a little uniform, I mean, does it get any cuter?!?

He was SUPER excited that morning!

We had to do the whole 'first day of school' photos!  OF COURSE!

He looks so tiny with his backpack on!

I showed him where his snacks were so he would know when he is in class.  Of course, he wanted to get them out and eat them NOW!

I dropped him off at the kiss and ride and felt so weird driving off without him and leaving him with people I really don't know!  Such a weird feeling... I think I drove very slowly and watched him as far as I could without being a stalker! Haha!

He only goes from 9 - 12 on Friday mornings... just a little something to get him used to being away from me, and let him be more independent.  Next year he will go two or three times a week.

Well, he had an absolute BLAST!  I could tell he was tired when I picked him up.  The first thing he said was "Mama, I played with a school bus!"

I asked him if he liked his teachers and he nodded yes with this 'oh yeah' expression on his face!  He even asked me later on that day if he could go back!

His 'cheese' face!

It was a wonderful experience for him and I'm excited for him to keep going each Friday!  Best of all, it gives me a few hours with just one kid!  Hah!

Yeah, this totally made me cry. Haha!

Best moment:  When we got home, he ran to Dylan and said "D, I missed you!!!" and gave him a hug and kiss!  Ahhh, brotherly love!  Sweetest thing ever!

Happy School Year!

Love,

Judi