Therapy/Preschool Day One
My baby big boy had his very first day of therapy at the school today. He did quite well after I left him. Before hand was another story. I'm not quite sure what made him scared. I suspect it was the overload of children all around that made him nervous. He held onto me, cried, kept saying "mama", and wouldn't go into his classroom.
Finally, after I walked him in and sat him down at the table with breakfast, and the other kids, he calmed down. He was pre-occupied with the kids and eating so I slipped out and left. He didn't even notice. And it broke my heart, because I knew when he did look for me and didn't see me he'd be sad. (i was right)
I didn't cry, but I was worried and a wee bit sad. I've never been away from him for a long period of time unless it was with the Grandparents. I worried about him with the other kids. Would he feel welcome. Would the kids play with him. Would he be able to handle the social interaction.
Of course my worries weren't necessary as he did great. The teacher said he was great in the classroom, with the kids, with his therapy, and on the playground. In fact, when I came to pick him up I saw all the kids on the playground and looked for him. 
I quickly spotted him playing on the slides. He was running around with the other kids. Awww, I can't tell you how happy it made me. I had this pride and happiness swell up in my chest and move up to my throat. I about cried. lol I phoned my Mom, took some pictures, and squeeled. I know, I know, I'm geeky.
I'm proud of him. I just know this is going to be such a positive experience for him.
Letter from the teacher:
"Nick had a really great first day and ate half of his breakfast. At one point he clouded up and said "mama" (oh gosh, don't make me cry!), but I distracted him and he was fine.The rest of the morning he was busy, busy, busy! I wish I had a one way window so you could have seen him. He did great!" Mrs. P
The brownie my mom made for him
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What a grown up boy Nicky! Auntie Jen is sooo proud of you. I love the brownie cake that grandma made you. So adorable!
(((HUGS))) to you and mommy.
yummy brownie! Yay on a great first day!
i'm so glad it went well.
hugs to you. it's so hard to let our children go off on their own.
and what a tasty looking brownie! mmm, chocolate.
amy
Aww what a milestone today is!
The first day always seems to be the hardest! He looked so cute with his spikey hair! And the brownie looks too good to eat!!
Wow! Awesome Good job!! I bet it was a great day for him… it looks like he had a ball.
Sounds like he had a great day! That's awesome!!
Ohhhh! I bet he had a blast.
And the brownie made it totally worth it too, huh?
It's so bittersweet when they take their first steps into a larger world. Kudos to you, Mom, you handled it beautifully.
That's awesome – often the first few days and weeks are the hardest…Zachary never did really take to school last year, but this year he asks to go!
We have to leave them at the front door of the school, not allowed in, which makes me sad – but I know it's for the best….
Great to see he had a good first day!
AWW that brought tears to my eyes!! How awesome that he had a great day and I love the note from his teacher.
YAY
Aww, he looks so adorable.. I know exactly how you feel. Seriously.
Oh Nell… How touching! It proves you're raising such a great kid.
My girls just started therapy at home a couple of weeks ago. It was hard for them to be separated from one another. And when I slipped out the door after an initial introduction to the therapists, I was so sad too!
Hang in there.