King of the Castle! : September 2014

You were not real thrilled about going back to school this year, which is crazy because you were so sad when it ended last year. But, I guess you probably got used to summer and being "free." So, to say I was a little nervous is a bit of an understatement. You didn't even want to go to the Orientation until we told you we would be with you. You've been a little clingy with me - we had to quit gymnastics a little earlier than expected this summer because you wanted nothing to do with going by yourself and we weren't going to force you. So, I knew this may be tough...

I was right. The first day drop off was "not very good" (as you would say!). You were attached to my leg. And, when I sat you down with the other kids, you lost it. I stayed and hugged you a few more times, but knew that wasn't going to help anything, so I slowly walked out. Then you REALLY lost it. I waited outside in the hallway for a while...apparently I enjoy getting tortured because hearing you scream for me and me not being able to go get you was pure torture. But, I knew going back in there would only make it worse, so I just listened for a bit. I just felt like I couldn't leave until I knew you had calmed down. There were a handful of other kids crying, but eventually everyone started to calm down. I left at that point. Got in my car and started sobbing. I knew you would be fine, but I hate when you are sad. Sad because I left you. You know that I will ALWAYS come back, but it's still hard.

The hours couldn't pass fast enough while you were at school. Gwendolyn kept me busy, but I was really missing you. I left about 20 minutes early just so I knew I would be there when that door opened. You came running out with a huge smile on your face, so I knew that everything must have gone very well. You just needed to get used to it. I know we probably will have a rough month or so of adjusting, but I bet you'll be back to loving it in no time!!

Oh, and the bribing of getting cookies and a movie from Target didn't hurt either :). That was one of the first things you said when you came out of the classroom. So, we went to Target and picked out a Lego Superhero movie. You also said you wanted to get a Frozen book because you had a dream that you got one. I thought that was pretty clever, so I obliged. But, we found a Teeange Mutant Ninja Turtle busy book instead. And, then went to Grove St. Bakery and got cookies.

We also had plenty of cuddles that afternoon while Gwendolyn napped. Wanted to make up for the time you were at school! And, to make sure you knew just how much I loved you and how I would always be there.