My Carpenter's Kid

This morning marked a milestone for the Parsons..........today Jacob went to his preschool orientation! Yes, I know, Jacob attended babysitters and daycare for all of his first 3 years (except when I was on vacation from teaching), but somehow this is different for me. I think it is because it marks the time of his life where he will be formally schooled.......yes, I know it is ONLY preschool (and only 2 mornings a week). My baby isn't a baby anymore, and as I am sure all moms know, it is hard to see them grow up because that means they are becoming more independent from you.

This morning went well. Jacob spoke about going to school first thing......and he acted a little nervous. I was nervous (and a LITTLE emotional), too! We started with all the parents and children in the fellowship hall where we were addressed by the director and were introduced to the teachers. Then we were dismissed to go to Jacob's classroom where his 3 teachers were waiting to meet him. Jacob walked right in and told his teacher his name, very quietly of course, and she had a Carpenter's Kids tote bag for him with his name on it! In the bag was his very own CKs T-shirt (pictured above), which he had to put on before we left. Then we went to have his picture made for his name tag and together we filled out an "All About Me" questionaire.........I asked Jacob questions and wrote down his answers which will be put in a little book.

Overall, I think it is going to be a great experience for Jacob. My big boy.