preschool

We decided to give Owen a go at one day of preschool per week this fall, and I just dropped him off this morning.  He has certainly stayed in nursery/childcare settings before in churches (where I'm in the building too), but I have to say it is a WEIRD feeling to have him 10 minutes drive away for 3 whole hours!!  I know that sounds really silly, but we've been pretty much attached at the hip since birth, what can I say.  He was NOT excited when it was time for me to leave, and started throwing a fit.  But he did calm down before he got going (it took a bit of a bribe from me whispered in his ear), and I was able to say goodbye without too much incident.  I hope that's the worst of it, and he ends up loving it.  The teachers seem great, and the room was wonderful, just the right amount of enticing visuals without being overwhelming, and very orderly.  I can't wait for noon to see how it went!

Update:  He loved it!!!  Great teachers, great setting, he had tons of fun and now wants to go every day.  I love that moment when he saw me and yelled MOMMY and came running for a hug.  May he do it when he's 18.  ;)