back to school!

Back to School Pics

Marek getting ready to head inside preschool on his very first day! Marek with Grandma on his first day in front of his school.
We went out for lunch at a local cafe and celebrated this big event.
He received a collection of classic children's stories.

Beginning Primary!

Marek started in his primary (preschool) class this week! His first day was Wednesday. We got to school really early (I got up really, really early...both of these things are unusual!!) and anxiously waited outside his room door. The children line up outside the door until their guide opens it and greets each one individually with a welcome and a handshake as they enter the room. His class is mixed-age, so only about 5? children are "new" this year. I think this helps a lot with classroom management! The older children had already been back for a week - and also had already adjusted to the idea of being away from home, preschool, etc. last year (or even the year prior). Marek did so well! I waited around and peered in through the parent window after they got started in circle time. He sat there, right along with the others...looking a tad nervous and fidgety, but nonetheless, part of the group! I also came to pick him up early enough to see that he was still managing quite well on his own three hours later! So far he's had two days of school and they've both gone really, really well!

It's a little sad for me, as mama...but he makes me so proud! I also now will have three days each week where I'm not at work...and he's in school. Meaning, three days x. three hours = 9 hours of "me" time!!!! What will I do with myself?!

I have pictures from his first day and a few others from our party last weekend for a friend's baby shower to post. But, alas, while my camera is here with me, all means to transfer photos to this computer are at my computer at home. More to come soon!