First Day of School

I can't believe it's already time for school. We have been talking it up with Reeves for some time now, and, despite his reaction to "school" at Kanuga, he has seemed genuinely excited about going. We went to Open House on Saturday, which he loved. He knows that Henry is going to be in his class, and he loves Henry. He was so happy when we got there today. He and Henry immediately greeted each other in whatever way it is that two year olds do. Reeves then started playing with the trains, of course. We kissed him goodbye, and he didn't even cry. Then he saw us walking past the window. We saw his tears start. I wish we hadn't seen that because it made my tears start. The magnitude of this day really hit me. This is the first step in a lifelong journey. Every August, for the next 20-odd years, he will be starting school. I feel like we should have made a bigger deal of it. I'm getting ready to go pick him up in a minute. I pray that all the reports are good and that he didn't cry the whole time. I know, just like at Kanuga, it will take some time for him to get adjusted, but it will happen, and dropping him off will get easier and easier for all of us.

We're so proud of you, Reeves!!

Update

All reports were good. He only cried for 3 or 4 minutes after we left. Henry was apparently a huge help in making Reeves feel better. Mrs. Ledbetter said that every so often throughout the day he would get upset, but then he would easily distract himself with playing. He didn't really nap, but I know that will come in time. I just hope he is still excited about school when we go to take him on Wednesday!