Our Little Preschooler

To say Brody was excited for preschool to begin is an understatement.  This little guy has been talking about going to preschool ever since last March when we went to the preschool round-up to sign him up.  Every time we drove by his school, he would point it out saying "There's my school!"  Well, the day came for preschool orientation and he was convinced it was his first day and that he was going to meet all of his classmates.  I informed him it was just orientation and his friends wouldn't be there.  He was ok with that, but it was still his "first day" in his mind.  You learn very quickly that you don't argue some things with a four year old because it's not worth the time or energy and you just need to go with the flow.  It makes for a happier mama and a happier four year old.

Well, since it was his "first day" he insisted on pictures being taken.  This little guy was hamming up the camera:

 

 And since when does he look like he's a teenager?  Well, we had a great time at orientation.  He was super comfortable with his teacher, the aide and the classroom because Hunter went to the same preschool for two years and we love it there.  Honestly, we can't say enough about how perfect of a fit it is and we know our kids are loved there. 

 

Well, the "second day" came and I wanted my "first day" pictures.  So, Brody got out the ol' trusty chalkboard and wrote his name.  He wants to be just like Hunter.  I started the chalkboard for Hunter in kindergarten, but I'm glad Brody wanted it for preschool too.  It will be so fun watching his handwriting progress over the years.

 

 Gotta love the backwards D and the three lines for a "Y"

 It's hard to tell if he is excited, isn't it?

 Our little preschooler!

 Brody outside of his school.

Brody in front of his locker.

 

The first day was a success and so have the days following.  He loves school and can't get enough.  He only goes on Tuesdays and Thursdays for 2 1/2 hours each day.  I think he wishes he could go everyday, but we can't have our little boy grow up too fast.  It will be a fun year for him to build up relationships with other kids and learn to trust more adults-although he already loves the two there already and feels like he knows them oh so well.  Oh, and the best part!  The trains are set up in his classroom.  This boy is in train heaven!