First day of MDO

This year Colby had his first first day of school!  He is going to MDO each Friday.  Of course mommy has been stressed about it for a while so we did all we could to get ready!

Practice on our new nap mat

The teachers asked for a poster of family pictures

On our first morning Colby was ready to go.  I really don't know how all of the moms get those cute first day pictures!  My little man was in no mood to casually hang out by the front door.

Let's hit the road, mom

When we got to the classroom we played a little together and then I made a getaway.  I'll go ahead and be honest and say I had to leave before I started to tear up! 

Colby and I both shed some tears when I left the first time.  I got a call about an hour later from the school though letting me know he was doing great.  His teachers, Ms. Flo and Ms. Nancy have been teaching this class for something like 20 years, so I know he is in great hands.

I was so happy to go pick up my sweet boy and I think he was happy to see me too!

My favorite things that come home from school each week are the artwork and the little report about his day.  So precious.

For the first couple of times, Colby didn't take a nap at school but laid down on his mat when he was told.  Since then however he has become a good napper there which is such a relief!  It absolutely exhausts him though so most Friday evenings are pretty laid back at our house.  I'm so grateful to have found this sweet pre-school where I know he is well taken care of and loved.