Preparing for Halloween...already?

It's been a while since I have had time to update this blog. We have been busy trying to get into the routine of school, but a little storm named Fay altered our routine for a few days. Thomas is getting used to going to school but still quite upset when I drop him off. It's getting better compared to two weeks ago. Nana and Aunt Lizzie (and Ken, too) are going to take turns picking him up early so he doesn't have to stay for the afternoon daycare. He is so happy about that plan. We are going to try it for a few months and maybe by Christmas he'll be able to handle a full day at school.

Lately Thomas has been obsessed with the movie Toy Story 2. We have several of the character dolls and action figures. He jumps off the couch just like "Buzz Lightyear". It made it really easy to decide what he should be for Halloween. I got the costume off ebay and I am still looking for the accessories that go with it. It came in the mail yesterday and Thomas loved the costume and it fits perfect. Here's a sneak peak of what he'll look like for Halloween.

"To infinity....and beyond!"

First Day of School

Today we reached another milestone....the first day of school.

We started getting ready the night before by choosing the special "first day"outfit, we also prepared the lunchbox, and picked out a special stuffed animal to take for naptime. We accidentally oversplept this morning which added to the stress of it all. I didn't get to snuggle him long enough as I planned. We made it to school on time and we were so glad that Ken took the morning off to go with us. Thomas wasn't too sure about going. He told me, "I'm going to leave my lunchbox in the van." Translation: if I leave my lunch she won't let ME stay at school because I won't be able to eat. (Ha! And to think he's only three! ) He did cry as we were getting ready to leave him. He said to me, "Bye, Mommy....it's ok, daddy's going to stay with me." Talk about disappointing him! Needless to say, the staff said he had a good day with some tears. I suppose that's normal and to be expected. He is a little upset that I am making him go again tomorrow. (By the way, Thomas took flowers to his teacher this morning just like I did on my first day of nursery school. )

Our Home Visit

Thomas begins "big boy" school on August 11th at St.Luke's. It is customary that the pre-school teacher makes a home visit to get to know the child in their own environment. Since Thomas was rather anxious about summer camp, I thought it was a good idea for his teacher to come over and play. The teachers he had in summer camp are not the same ones that he will have for this school year. The teacher's name is Mrs. Lowney. She brought pictures of her family to show Thomas and also pictures of her assistant. She asked Thomas lots of questions and was able to understand him with his three year old voice. We talked a lot about their procedures and our seperation anxiety issues. Thomas was sad to see her leave and I think having her come will make him more excited about going to school. He's a picture of Thomas and his first teacher. :)