Dear Shane,
I still can’t believe you started preschool this month! I admit, I was a bit anxious before you went. I knew you’d love it, but you’ve never been away from family like that before. In your four years on this earth, you’ve been babysat by your Grandma & Grandpa, and twice by a friend’s mom, and even that was two years ago. I wasn’t sure how you’d handle being away from everyone you know for three hours, three days a week, but I quickly realized it wouldn’t be a problem.
I took you to your orientation the Friday before school & instead of crying for me to stay or at least asking where I was going, I couldn’t get you to stop playing long enough to say goodbye before I headed to the auditorium to hear the Headmaster speak. I knew then that you would be just fine, and I was absolutely right. Granted, I shed more than my fair share of tears when I dropped you off on that first day, but seeing how excited you were about school when you came home erased any bittersweet feelings I had & replaced them with pure happiness for you.
I suppose I shouldn’t be that surprised, though- I loved school when I was a little girl & still plan on being a teacher when you & your little sibling are all grown up. You just take after me, and I’m so proud! You also take after me a bit with the whole, social butterfly thing, though, so we’ll have to watch that. You’ve already told on yourself for bothering your friend during class- you were just trying to hold her hand, nothing serious- but it’s not okay for school! But since you never went to daycare, and this is your first year of any kind of school, I know it’ll take some time to learn what’s okay & what’s not.
You’ve now gone four times & you’re always so excited when you wake up on school days! You love to tell me all about your day & everyday there’s a fun, new thing you’re excited about. Yesterday it was the sandbox, but who knows what it’ll be tomorrow? I look forward to finding out- and I can’t wait to hear about your day every single school day for the next 14 years.
Love,
Mommy
Be sure to check out the next blog in the Letters to Our Sons circle- Penelope’s Oasis!
Eleni says
Thats great! You are so lucky he enjoys going.
Anne - Mommy Has to Work says
That’s sweet! My daughter just loves school too!
[email protected] says
I’m glad he is so excited about going to school!
Mom Foodie says
It seems like just yesterday, that my daughter was first starting pre-school. Now she is a big 1st grader. Time flies.
Jenn- The Rebel Chick says
He is so adorable. So glad to hear he is loving school.
Alison says
That bittersweet moment when your child takes off into the world on there own. I’ll be there with you this Monday when Landon starts Pre-K and I am so nervous and excited! I hope Shane has an awesome year!
Donna says
I loved hearing about my son’s day when he was in Kindergarten (he didn’t go to pre-school)… savor them. Because as my son gets older he reveals less and less about his days at school. :/ And your son’s smile is absolutely gorgeous!
Dianna @ oyveyaday says
How sweet. My 4-year-old started pre-k this year, so I understand your feelings.
I remember really wanting Ike to like school, but then I got a little annoyed when he didn’t miss me at all. 😉
Jennifer says
He’s too sweet. Glad he’s loving it!
Stefanie says
These letters are great.
Anne says
Glad he is loving preschool, it is a big step!
Toni says
Aww that’s awesome he is still excited about going!!!
Theresa says
Aww! I’m glad he’s loving preschool.
Amber K says
So sweet! I miss the preschool days
Tricia @ Night owl mama says
great to hear about his adjusting well. so exciting
Emily says
awe! What a sweetie! Glad he’s enjoying it!
Lolo says
That is awesome that he loves his school so much!
courtney says
Awww he is just the cutest – glad he had a good time!
Jenn says
So glad he adjusted quickly and easily!
HilLesha says
Awww, how sweet! 🙂
Angela S says
Starting preschool is such a big step. He is such a little cutie!
Kathleen says
So glad he is in love with school and making friends!
Tiff @ Babes and Kids says
That’s so great that he loves it! That can definitely make or break a school experience.
Colleen says
He always has such a cute smile. I’m glad he is enjoying the new school definitely makes it easier on mommy.
Lisa says
Our kids seem to do better with this than we do as moms!
LyndaS says
These letters are always so sweet.
Marcie W. says
What a sweet letter! I’m so glad he’s loving school.
Mellisa says
I’m so glad he is liking school.
Vanessa: thequeenofswag says
So glad he is liking school!
Crystal @ Simply Being Mommy.com says
That is great that he loves school. He looks so happy.