JACK'S BIG ADVENTURE: 1st Day of Pre-School, Part II

First of all, if you haven't read Part I, you should do so now!

And just let me say that I know I am a bad Blogger. I had no idea it would take me this long to update again. Please forgive the tardiness, and I will continue trying my best to post in a more timely manner!

I can not believe how wonderful our experience was with Jack's first day of pre-school. I don't think I had low expectations, either - it was just really good. He walked in like a Big Boy and did not cry until he realized that Mommy and Daddy were going to another room for their own class!

Thankfully, all the other 2 year olds were crying too, so all of us parents felt an instant sense of camaraderie. And also, thankfully, no one's tears lasted long because Miss Julie and Miss Sarah are FABULOUS! They had the kids settling into their new classroom immediately. And what a precious classroom it is!!

While Jack made some new friends, played on the playground and had a snack, Phillip and I enjoyed a Welcome Meeting with Ms. Pat, the school's Director. What an amazing woman! We are so blessed that she is going to be such an integral part of Jack's life. She assured all of us nervous parents that it was their (the teachers') job to gain the trust of our little ones and that they would do so by loving them almost as much as we, the parents, did. She told us how they gather as a staff every morning and pray for our children and for the direction of the school. I was overwhelmed by what a blessing this is going to be for Jack and for us.

We all had a wonderful time - so much so that Phillip had to literally carry Jack out because he didn't want to leave!

Our fun didn't stop here, however. We celebrated throughout the day with a trip to Toys 'R Us, McDonald's and the Cool Springs Mall play area. I'll post those pictures soon. Really!