Let's rewind a little from the above picture shall we... :)
You are such a friendly little boy. Anytime you see a crowd of kids, you immediately become curious and want to go see what they are doing. Especially with your cousins. You just looooove playing with them. So we knew you were ready to venture out into Pre Kindergarten 3! Certain schools offer this program for 3 year olds. Let's just say it's pre pre kinder. ha! You did so well in daycare and socializing with kiddos your age that we had no worry whatsoever that you would do great during a regular school year program. What's the difference with daycare and school? Well first you won't be taking naps in school. Bummer! Second you will be learning a little more than in daycare. You learned a lot in daycare but you did have a lot of playtime mixed in there. School will prepare you for your school years. You will notice that from here on out you will be getting more homework, learning more and just growing within each school year! Exciting stuff!
I love the process of getting you ready for school. From buying school supplies to buying new wardrobe to even picking out your backpack/ lunchbox! Yes I am THAT kind of mother. I will go crazy and just have fun each year with you two. Now as far as the homework part... welllll just don't ask me about math too much ok. haha! Anything else, I'm your gal!
Here you are getting your physical for school. Healthy as can be. Yay!
Fresh haircut before school starts. This was our first time to this haircut place and you sat very still the whole time. Why is that? Well because you sat in the cool yellow car and watched Mickey Mouse during the whole time. Spoiled much?? :)
Here is Meet the Teacher night. Your teacher's name is Mrs. Amanda and she immediately started loving on all her students. You felt real comfortable with her and when we left you were already eager to return to her class and continue to play.
This was your first day of school. You came to me as I sat on the couch to get your things ready and gave me the sweetest most loving hug. You remained here for a while as you watched Daniel's Tiger Neighborhood and I could feel your heart beat. You weren't scared or anything. It was so soothing to me as if you were telling me "It's ok mom. I'm going to be alright." And it was at that moment when I felt at ease. I knew God was going to send his angels to watch over you.
Your dad and I (and of course Nico) took you and walked you to your class. As we were saying bye you turned to us and you had a liiiiiiittle fear in your eyes but it didn't last much because you remembered your teacher had a Mr. Potato head in a certain box and you went straight to it. Getting back into the car I of course lost it. hehe. I cried like any mother would and I just felt sad. Not because I didn't trust the school or teacher. I was simply sad that time is passing by so quickly and here you are starting pre-k. Weren't you just born yesterday in my eyes?!?! :: sigh:: The crying or sadness didn't last long because I knew this was part of life and you have been looking forward to this day for a while now.
Your eagerness to learn amazes me Mateo. You catch on very quickly and are very curious when it comes to seeing how things work. Education is very important to us and as your parents, we want the best for you and your brother. We want you to shoot for the stars and pursue whatever it is you want. You can become anything you want in your life. There are endless of possibilities when it comes to education and I only pray that I am there along the way to support you both. Since the day you were born and every day from then on, you are making us proud. Don't ever forget that. I may forget to say it everyday but KNOW that I am soooooo very proud of you.
Here you are (taken a few days after first day of school) as I go pick you up. This is my view around 1:50 pm Monday thru Friday. You running towards me and smiling/ waving as you approach the car. I buckle you in and right away you turn towards Nico and say "Hi broyer!" I LOVE it. I LOVE you. These moments will be cherished and embedded in my head ALWAYS.
Your eagerness to learn amazes me Mateo. You catch on very quickly and are very curious when it comes to seeing how things work. Education is very important to us and as your parents, we want the best for you and your brother. We want you to shoot for the stars and pursue whatever it is you want. You can become anything you want in your life. There are endless of possibilities when it comes to education and I only pray that I am there along the way to support you both. Since the day you were born and every day from then on, you are making us proud. Don't ever forget that. I may forget to say it everyday but KNOW that I am soooooo very proud of you.
Here you are (taken a few days after first day of school) as I go pick you up. This is my view around 1:50 pm Monday thru Friday. You running towards me and smiling/ waving as you approach the car. I buckle you in and right away you turn towards Nico and say "Hi broyer!" I LOVE it. I LOVE you. These moments will be cherished and embedded in my head ALWAYS.
