Garrett's 1st Day of Preschool

My little Garrett is growing up so fast. His 1st day of Preschool was Monday. I got him a fun surprise, a new back pack and some legos. He was excited for most of the morning but really started to cry and get upset later on. When I went to leave he broke down crying and of course I felt horrible. I went through this with Gavin too, the first 4days or so Gavin cried, but then he realized that mommy would come pick him up and everything was ok. Garrett's a little more sensitive, he's always been a bit of a mommas boy and seems to be more scared. It's only day two and he was still pretty upset, he cried at home for an half hour or so before we even left. He said "I'm afraid at preschool mommy", broke my heart, then he looks at me with the big tears in his eyes "mommy I don't want to be alone". Wow, this parenting stuff, sending your children off to school is probably the hardest thing I've had to do. But we are doing it, and we are going to get through it. I look at Gavin and see how great he's doing now, he loves school, he's riding the bus home just great. So I know in a few years Garrett will be there too. Gavin even helped calm Garrett down this morning, telling him how much fun preschool is and that everything would be ok. He came in the kitchen when I was doing lunch and said "mommy I'm going to try and make Garrett laugh, would that be a good idea?". I know I've done some things right with my Gavin, he's turning out to be such a great little man and big brother. Garrett will get there too. Close your eyes, surprise time!!

Check out my back pack mom!!

Lego guy!!

His school, Skyview is hosting a few different preschool classes this year.

All smiles now, not for long. But he got through it and seemed great when I picked him up. He said "my preschool is awesome mom".

Giving his "Me" doll to his Teacher, Mrs. DeCoff.

Hanging up his back pack in his Garrett spot.