First Day of Preschool

Yesterday, Connor began preschool. He has been very excited about going to preschool as we've spent much time this summer touring different schools and talking with the directors. The night before, Connor started to get hesitant saying that he wanted to stay home with mommy and not go. The morning of, with coaxing from me, he seemed hesitantly excited. We had rehearsed how the morning would go, with me staying to play for a little while and then hugging to say goodbye. Once we got there, Connor was excited and friendly with the other kids. He seemed comfortable and happy. I cried a little and had to keep my sunglasses on to hide it from him. When saying goodbye, he said, "Don't worry about me Mommy. I'm fine." Such a sweetie! When I picked him up, his teacher, Ms. Julie, said he had a good day but he cried during naptime. When I asked him about it, Connor explained that there wasn't a pillow and they didn't read him a story or sing him a song. He seemed to understand that naps would be a little different at preschool. This morning wasn't as smooth. Once we got to preschool, Connor was happy as long as I was sitting and playing with him. I tried numerous times to leave, but he began crying each time. It literally feels like your heart is breaking when your baby is pleading with you to stay with him. I know we'll get into a routine and he'll eventually love preschool. But it's just so hard for the time being. We eventually gave one last hug and a teacher took him in her arms. I went into another room to get myself together and waited to see how he transitioned. He stayed in her arms for a few minutes and then got down and joined the group. I'm praying this gets easier every day. I called Michael on my way to work and sobbed. He was sympathetic, but also laughed at me and my pregnant emotions. I told him he has drop off duty from now on. ;-)