Gav's off to Preschool!

I am so happy to report that our little Gavin is officially a preschooler!  He's 20 months old and I feel like intellectually he's been ready for several months now, but socially we knew it would be hard on him if we sent him too soon. But now he's so ready for more stimulation than I can provide at home and we want him to have something all his own.  It's time for him to make friends, learn and become more independent.  And honestly, with the baby coming, mommy needs some more quiet time and an opportunity to bond with the baby without the maniac running around.  Whatever the reason, we are thrilled that he's joining Jack at school. 

We wanted to make the transition as smooth as possible so we eased him into it.  Last Friday he went for an hour but Monday was his official first day.  So we did 2 hours Monday, 3 on Wednesday and a full 4 hours on Friday.  Monday was a little rough and he cried a lot but by Friday they said he only cried for about 20 minutes in the morning and was great for the rest of the day!  I was so worried about him all week but he was brave and did awesome!  We are so proud of our little man.  His teachers, Ms. Fifi and Ms. Grace are so calm and loving with him. They are angels!  So overall this has been a great thing for everyone.  Here are the good (and bad) pics from the week.  I didn't take too many in the classroom because I didn't want to linger in there too long...

First day of school!  Posing in the morning with big brother who is there to show him the ropes at school.  Even though Gav is getting so big,  when I see him next to Jack, the Beast, and he still looks small...

I'm ready to go mom!  He has no idea what is in store for him...

 Still smiling!  Probably because he still thinks we are only dropping Jack off as we usually do...

We love Gav's classroom....such sweet teachers and adorable kids. They are so happy to have Gavin join the family...

And the tears begin.  This picture just kills me because he looks so sad, even in his daddy's arms.  My poor baby...

A brief moment of play, but he's still a little insecure.  Time for mommy and daddy to leave...

Friday morning!  We thought maybe wearing his favorite Buzz Lightyear shirt would give him super powers to fight through his 3rd day of school...

Of course, Jack had to match...

All smiles at the end of his first week of school!  Great job Gavin!!