1st Day of School

Stopping to smell the "roses" before heading into school.
Do I look big or what?!

I am ready to go! :)
I love my new (new to me) backpack.

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Mommy Note: Sam started a new school today. They have a wonderful 2 year old program. The class sizes are very small and the teachers are fabulous! He carried Aunt Jessica's old backpack....he thought he was big stuff. :) Last week, we went for a visit and met his teacher and friends. We have also been giving lots of prep talks over the past week or so. Last night we showed him what we packed in his bag and such. This morning he woke up in a very good mood. He seemed excited on the way to school. Upon arrival, he went to a group room to wait on his teacher to arrive. In this room was a teacher that I seriously think Sam thought was Granny Fouts. He walked right up to her and hugged her....not typical of him with new people. He seemed a little confused/timid during all of this, so I exited with no big good bye scene. We said ours good byes in the car....I learned my lesson at last year's drop off. I thought that maybe he would cry after I left but he didn't. His teacher arrived about 15 minutes after I dropped him off and she said he had a great day. He was a bit clingy to her at first, but then he opened up to playing with his new friends. Sam ate well and slept well today....what a big boy! He did not do the potty thing today...I think tomorrow will be different. He knows now that his teacher gives M&Ms for potty trips just like we do at home. We'll see...no pressure. Sam was happy to see me when I arrived to pick him up. He did well on the ride home, but he wanted my full attention. No more lengthy phone calls for me on the ride home from school. That's okay, I have a little man in the back who is ready to tell me all about his day. :) This time last year, the evening were crazy at our house. Tonight was very pleasant. We had a nice dinner and then took a short walk. Sam is enjoying a bubble bath right now. We are going to slowly move his bedtime to an earlier time slot...closer to 7pm. That way he will get 12 straight hours of nighttime sleep.
Good Bye Amazing Summer....Hello Incredible School Year. :)