Beginning and End
Nathan has had a great start to his school year (here’s he is going to his first day). He really likes going and jumps right into playing when he gets there. He has a nice group of kids to play with and his teachers are very good. So far, in typical boy fashion, he has been stuck in the block area and always “forgets” to go paint.
I was so excited for him to start up so that I could have a few hours a week to get stuff done. But I am finding that I feel a little sad leaving him and facing four quiet hours to myself. I thought I’d get more cleaning done but it turns out that it isn’t really any more fun to clean the toilet by myself than it is when Nathan is playing in the other room.
After just a few days of school it seems like Nathan is changing a bit. He’s a little more flexible and a little more independent. It could be school or it could be that he only has a few more days left as a 3 year old. It is really hard being 3 (and living with a 3 year old) so hopefully 4 will bring easier times.
He has been enthusiastically checking the mail each day looking for presents and cards. He’s much more aware of what birthdays are all about this year! It is hard not to pile on the gifts but we are trying to moderate ourselves.