We hit a big milestone in our house yesterday, Cameron's first day of preschool. You hear it said all the time about how fast time goes and you're not sure how you got to this point, so one might think you would get used to it but I just don't think you can.
Cameron was so excited...can you tell?!
He was so ready to go and mostly excited about his brand new Sketchers.
He actually went today as well because we are leaving for one last camping adventure. He is so worn out and was in bed sleeping by 8:00, not even wanting an extra story.
Even though he is excited, it's been different than what I think his little mind expected. It's getting used to new people, new routines, new expectations, new experiences and new emotions. I have seen a side of my first born in face of this new adjustment. He has been brave in the face of uncertainty in his little world; a quietness in his observance of others rather than his usual live out loud self. He's not been one to sit on the sidelines and watch as life happens before him. It's only been 2 days and I am so proud of him. This is a whole new world that is opening up for him, and it's a transition for us all. And it's only preschool! And only 2 days!! I guess I don't think I was prepared for this to be such a big transition for Cameron as it has turned out to be(and for me, too).
When he was 6 months old and I had to let him go to daycare, he didn't really know any different. Now, when he can understand and wants me to rescue him, I have to let him go and figure this out. I, too have to be brave in the face of uncertainty and quiet in the moments where I want to fix it all and make it all better, but have to let this part of life happen. And he'll do just fine. That's a side of him I've always seen.
Cameron was so excited...can you tell?!
He was so ready to go and mostly excited about his brand new Sketchers.
He actually went today as well because we are leaving for one last camping adventure. He is so worn out and was in bed sleeping by 8:00, not even wanting an extra story.Even though he is excited, it's been different than what I think his little mind expected. It's getting used to new people, new routines, new expectations, new experiences and new emotions. I have seen a side of my first born in face of this new adjustment. He has been brave in the face of uncertainty in his little world; a quietness in his observance of others rather than his usual live out loud self. He's not been one to sit on the sidelines and watch as life happens before him. It's only been 2 days and I am so proud of him. This is a whole new world that is opening up for him, and it's a transition for us all. And it's only preschool! And only 2 days!! I guess I don't think I was prepared for this to be such a big transition for Cameron as it has turned out to be(and for me, too).
When he was 6 months old and I had to let him go to daycare, he didn't really know any different. Now, when he can understand and wants me to rescue him, I have to let him go and figure this out. I, too have to be brave in the face of uncertainty and quiet in the moments where I want to fix it all and make it all better, but have to let this part of life happen. And he'll do just fine. That's a side of him I've always seen.
Oh, you just made me tear up! Our boys ARE growing up so fast!
ReplyDeleteWay to go, Cameron! Trey wishes that he could be at preschool with you!
My precious daughter. As I wipe the tears, you now know EXACTLY how I felt when my little girl(in pigtails) stood by the mailbox on that first day. And that feeling of "having to let them go and figure it out" never, ever goes away, no matter how old they get. After reading your post, with you as his mom, yes, he'll do just fine. You've heard me say, "I'm so proud of my children not for what they do, but who the are". As I read your wonderful insights, as a parent, I couldn't be prouder.
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