I can't believe it but Ian had his first day of PRESCHOOL today!! He's so ready, it actually makes me very proud.

Last week we met his teachers, and had a "phase-in" day with his class where the parents could be there. He didn't even care that I was there. Not once did he look worried or look around for me. He was so excited to play, he went straight for a train set. Then I decided I'd leave him for a while to see how he does, so when I went up to him and told him I was leaving for a bit and I'd be back, his response was - "I want to go to the playground" (outside area). Me leaving didn't phase him at all. I came back after about 15 minutes just in time to see them all lined up and washing their hands, and have snack time. It was so cute. When he saw me again for the first time, again, he didn't even seem to care. Seeing him be so independent made me so proud. I was texting Wade about it and he texted me back, "you did a good job raising a little independent boy"... which nearly made me cry my eyes out right there. One of the best compliments I've received. That night when I put Ian to bed he said "mommy I want to go back to preschool."

And here we are! September 12th - his first official day. He was so excited this morning, and the drop off went so smooth. He knew exactly which cubby to drop off his bag at, and I took him in to the potty, washed his hands and then walked him to his class in the story room. He sat right down, I told him I'd be back later to get him, gave him a kiss on the cheek, and left. And that was that. He didn't even flinch. I'm so proud of him, and so happy that he's so ready for this. It's only been an hour and a half since he's been gone... it's so weird not having a little chatterbox talking to me all day long!

His first day -

Waiting our turn to check-in!

And here are some pics of his phase-in day last week!