This summer, we had decided to NOT send Wyatt to preschool at 3yrs old, like we did with Zachary. First of all, I wanted him to be home more and not at school. He does not need the socialization that Zachary desperately needed. Second, now that we are not on scholarship, it is WAY more expensive. We definitely wanted to send him when he is 4yrs old to the M-F Pre-K at the Y, but not the Ladybug class. HOWEVER, an opportunity came up where we would be doing a favor for a family in our bible study group. They were going to go back to Singapore for the fall quarter and wanted to make sure their son had a spot in preschool when they returned in January. The only way to ensure this was to get someone to sublet his spot essentially. So that someone is us. We are now sending Wyatt to preschool 3x a week from 9-12 until the end of December.
Wyatt is EXCITED, especially since he will have his OWN school. Also, his "good buddy" Alex, who was in his gym class with him last year, will also be a MWF Ladybug. He was very calm and relaxed about the first day - very different from Zachary who was quite anxious. Wyatt walked into that classroom like he owned it and had no hesitation playing with the toys or going up on the loft. Some of his confidence was probably from his being at preschool so many times with Zachary - it was not a foreign concept. The rest of his confidence is just him. He is much more self assured. Here is our little preschooler:
What a goofball!
At one of the tables getting ready for "morning work"
Humoring me with a smile while coloring
Checking out the cars area
We are so proud of our little guy. It was such a different feeling, leaving Wyatt for the first day than it was leaving Zachary. With Wyatt, I had no anxiety about him being sad or scared...perhaps a little anxiety about having a potty accident. Wyatt said "thanks Mom, see you later", a little kiss, and I was on my way!
Now back to the apartment to keep packing - 2 days until we close on the house!!
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