Preschool

The boys both started their new school last week, and B went to preschool for the first time ever. They started on different days, and I worked at the school on each of the days to try to help ease them into this new situation.

B's first day was on Sep. 11th and he stuck to me like glue, and since I was in charge of the snack, he ate A LOT of food. The other moms were really nice and covered for me in the kitchen so that I could periodically take him to other areas of the school. About fifteen minutes before the end of the school day, he had a major tantrum and refused to cooperate. He was so irate that he temporarily refused to cooperate and when B is angry, one is smart to back off and walk carefully. He has quite the temper; can't imagine where he inherited that from. Anyway, teacher Patty was able to calm him down outside, and I was free to clean up the kitchen. Papa Bear then came on his bicycle with M in tow (he had the week off of work), picked B up and they biked home.

On M's first day, Sep. 13th, he was nervous and hesitant, but he is a seasoned pro at going to school and camps, so he warriored on through. He came to me occasionally for moral support, but for the most part played and enjoyed himself. The highlight of his day was when he got to see the school snake, a corn snake named Checkers, consume a pinky mouse. (A pinky is a baby mouse.) It was super gross, but he had a front row seat and stayed longer than any other child to watch the entire gastronomical experience.

Yesterday, both boys had school together and I was told from others there that they played together the entire time. I guess there's nothing like a new situation to help maintain the sibling bond. B did cry hysterically when I tried to leave, but I was told that as soon I walked out, the waterworks immediately ceased. Teacher Leslie also told me that about 20 minutes before the end of the school day, B went to his cubby, removed his school bag and declared that he was ready to go home. The kid sure knows what he wants.

Tomorrow, both of the boys go to school together again and I'm hoping that they enjoy themselves. There are so many stimulating activities for them, that eventually they will have to love it. I wish I were a kid again and could play there...seriously.