Pre-K

Kai began a Pre-K program at our local elementary school on August 23rd.  His program is 4 days a week, 2 and a half hours a day.  There are 16 kids in his class and he has 3 teachers.  He had been looking forward to it for most of the summer.  He picked out his clothes for the first day of school himself and doesn't he look handsome??! 

In his classroom.

The playground for the preschoolers and Pre-Kers.

I will confess to being nervous and emotional surrounding this day.  I was concerned about how he would behave in class, if he would make friends (aka. be nice to his classmates), if it would be too much for us 4 days a week, etc.  But I needn't have been worried.  Kai loves going to school and is having a great time.  My one-on-one time with Finn has been great.  I was worried we would be bored, but we have had such a good time together.  I forgot how much I really enjoyed focusing on just one kid, especially at this fun age.  It really has been a good thing for all of us.  I've found that on Fridays when Kai is home in the mornings, I am more patient with him.  (although admittedly today seemed like the longest day ever!)  I'm even finding that school isn't taking our whole day like I had feared.  We still have time to be together and play together in the afternoon.

Finn has had a bit of a different reaction to Kai's absence, but I'm sure it'll change eventually.  The first day we dropped Kai off, as we were heading to the car, Finn started yelling out for Kai.  When I told him that Kai was staying at school he said "saaaaad".  The second day we dropped Kai off Finn kicked and screamed and did not want to get in the car.  So I bribed him with a trip to the park.  At the park he found other 3 year-old boys to follow around.  Poor thing really misses his buddy.  In fact, I was worried that picking Kai up right before Finn's nap time would be a problem.  I was afraid that Finn might fall asleep in the car and totally ruin his nap.  But instead, the excitement of getting Kai has Finn awake the whole time.  When we get close to the school Finn will start yelling and pointing.  He sure does love his buddy and is happy to see him.  The third day we picked Kai up, Finn began bouncing and squealing in his stroller when Kai came out of the classroom.  For now it's a good thing that Kai is gone for just half-a-day!  I love that my boys love each other.  And I love that Kai is loving Pre-K!