frist day



today was the first day of pre-k.
it was orientation and so parents got to stay.
tomorrow is drop off and leave.
tomorrow there will be tears.

last night, peanut could not fall asleep.
my husband went up to talk to him and try and comfort him.
conversation went something like this:

peanut: dad, do you think there is a pool at school?
dad: no, pal. why?
peanut: well, if there is a pool do you think the teacher will make me put my head under the water?
dad: no, pal. there is no pool at the school.
peanut: but will i have to put my head under the water?
dad: no, pal. i promise.
peanut: okay, dad. i am nervous about school.

rip out my heart, sweet boy.
talk about articulating what his fears are.....so sweet.
i can't believe i have to leave him tomorrow. i'm sure there will be tears for both of us. growing up is hard.

Comments

Tiffany said…
Our cute little peanut is growing up!! Good luck on drop-off day!
8:55 AM EDT
tami schuch said…
what a priceless little bit of father-son bedtime dialogue. i wonder where he got the pool idea?

samuel started first grade yesterday and i still got a little emotional at drop-off even though we've already been through this twice before, for goodness sakes!

happy school year!
10:51 AM EDT
patti said…
I cant wait to hear how today went. Kudo's to you for raising a little man to be who knows how to articulate feelings! I hope he has a great day and you did too! xo
1:58 PM EDT
Anonymous said…
When did you go blonde? Good job with drop off kat. Love you, Bud
3:15 AM EDT
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