First Day Jitters

I woke up at 700 this morning to realize that my 3 year old was NOT IN MY BED! WOOHOO!!!!! No wonder I was able to wake up refreshed and ready to go! After a nice morning chit chat with Bura, I went into Mason's room to get him up and ready for his first day of school. He, too, awoke happy and refreshed and VERY excited about school and playing with new friends!

We arrived at school and Berry and I walked Mase to his classroom. He put his backpack in his cubby and dove into the exploration of his new room. We wanted to stay and observe but it seemed the teacher (Ms. Ann) wanted us out and on our way as not to disrupt the class (totally understandable). I told her that I was afraid to leave him because I knew he would panic and start crying as soon as we started walking toward the door. We gave Mason hugs and kisses, said bye and left the room. What's this? No tears? YAY!

Berry and I got into our car and realized we had 6 hours of time on our hands. We ran some errands and just hung out together. We felt like we did when we only had ourselves and the dogs to be responsible for. It was nice but I was SO nervous and could only think of my little boy! What was Mason doing? Is he upset? Are the kids in his class too delayed for him to communicate with? Will he be resistant to every attempt the teachers make to involve him in activities? Would he eat lunch, would he sleep or even lay still at nap time? He's feeling miserable, I just know it.

When we arrived to pick him up at the end of the day, he greeted us with a huge smile and a boisterous, "HI MOMMY! HI DADDY!" Ms. Ann told us that he had a wonderful day and acted as if he had always been in the class. I was shocked! She said he communicated very well with the other children and even participated limitedly during group time! He did eat his lunch and slept during nap. Again, I WAS SHOCKED! She then told me that Mason played with Playdoh--a HUGE step because of his SPD. She said that he held it in his hand and squished it through his fingers! WHAT? Have I mentioned that I was shocked???

What great news to hear this afternoon. My baby is becomming
brave and comfortable in his little world. I guess there was no reason for mommy's first day jitters afterall! :)