Pleasantly Surprised

I am happy to report that both kids enjoyed their first week of school at their new schools. B was very brave and shed NOT A TEAR at any point during school his first week. I was actually a bit torn up during his first day because I dropped him off and left with little to do to help him settle into his classroom. I was a nervous wreck. He kept a stiff upper lip and enjoyed the day. When I got him a couple of hours later he said, "It felt like 10 minutes, Mom!" I am sad to not know EXACTLY how he is spending his day, but am trying my best to listen for the very fun tidbits. Like the fact he attended an all school assembly on day 2. He was most interested in the fact that they all had to go to the bathroom before the assembly because his teachers were going to be introduced to the whole school, so they couldn't leave to help with potty breaks. Yesterday, he had a beautiful epiphany in the car on the way home when he declared, "I didn't think about you today, Mom. (sounds harsh, but it gets better) I figured out that if I think about you, I get sad. But if I just think about Kindergarten, then I am happy, because it is so much fun!" I then explained that he is better than many adults who haven't figured out that fact just yet. Finally, I was proud to learn that he earned a special recognition in class today for being a good helper (the first one awarded for the year).

G is adjusting well, too. She has been dry at school for both days with no accidents, including nap time. She isn't eating much at school, but this doesn't surprise me. I was surprised to learn that she slept for a bit on day 2 during quiet time. She needs the nap, for sure, but isn't one to go to sleep easily in a new place. We, however, need to work on our plans at home while B is in school. She told me that she was, "Going to the office, Mom."

I am still waiting for a big meltdown of some sort, but I won't tell the kids that. I will admit that they were promised new scooters if they were happy all week. I decided by Thursday afternoon that they had MORE than earned those rewards, then spent about 3 hours trying to assemble the darn things. Turns out one had some kind of problem, so we exchanged it today and had it assembled in about 30 minutes!

Needless to say, I am so proud of my kiddos. It has been a very nice Mama week. Oh, and I am excited because T and I get some R&R this weekend to celebrate 7 years of marital bliss!