First Day of School

So today was Collin's first day of school.  He had a blast, I think.  I didn't even get to say goodbye to him b/c as soon as he saw the teachers he took off running and they just lifted him into class.  When I came to pick him up they were on the playground and he did NOT want to come home.  Thankfully, he didn't throw a fit (a big fear for me) but he most definitely wanted to stay and play.  Since then it's been "teachers" and "school".  I'm glad he liked it but I have to say I was a little sad that he didn't even notice that I was gone at all.  I'm sure I'll get used to it and enjoy my "me time" but I couldn't stand the thought of going home w/o him today so I went to visit my grandparents until it was time to pick him up.  

Everyone has said that the second day is harder than the first so we'll see what happens but i just really think he'll behave much the same way.  My baby is growing up!!  

Preschool

we finally did it - we found a preschool jared and i could agree on.  i CANNOT believe it.  it's not exactly what we initially intended b/c he'll be in on t/th mornings but i think the school is awesome and that collin will do really well there.  one thing that is very cool is that this school goes preschool - 8th grade.  the regular school is currently 8 yrs old so they've added one grade per year; that means, conceivably, that they will go through hs by the time collin's ready.  while it's a private school the cost is reasonable so it is possible that we would be able to keep him in a private school.  (http://www.hpfs.org/)

i am super excited but nervous and sad at the same time.  my little boy is growing up.  i know he'll do really well but i'm afraid i might be a bit of a mess.  i'm sure i'll get used to it and, eventually, probably really look forward to that time to myself.    we'll see how that changes as tues approaches.  :-)