Kindergarten & Preschool

Well, the time has almost come when I send my first born off to Kindergarten. He has orientation this Friday and starts school on Monday. I know a lot of Mom's in my same position are sad to see their babies off. I'm not so much sad that he's off to Kindergarten, but just surprised at how quickly this time has come. Jack has been home with me for almost 6 years, with the last two years in a half-day preschool program. I've gotten used to him being away from me during these preschool years. I'm more excited for him, than anything else! I'm not too nervous for him. Because he's not nervous at all!

Jack isn't the only one growing up! James will start his first year of preschool. He'll be in a 3 year old program, 3 days a week, from 8:30-12:30. I'm a bit more nervous about James than I was for Jack. James is almost a whole year younger than Jack was when Jack entered a 3 year old program. It's because James' birthday is before the Sept. 1 cut-off and Jack's is after the Sept. 1 cut-off. James has had a little bit of practice at his preschool this summer. He did three 1-week long sessions. The days were long, but he did mostly good. My hope for him this year is to enjoy school, his classmates, and teachers.

As for me, it will be my first regularly scheduled time to myself. I'm really excited about this...but at the same time, not sure what I want to do with my time. Part of me just wants to lay on the couch and relax for the first month! That always sounds better than it really is though! I would imagine that I will get involved in both boys' schools. I can now volunteer at Jack's school, while James is at his preschool. I also want to sew some more. I want to photobook (my new favorite thing). I want to get better at photography. I'm looking forward to treating myself to "me" time! Although, I'm sure I'll have to squeeze in some house chores along the way! :)