School, school, school!

Jackson Wynn had his first official day of preschool today.  He did very well.  When I picked him up, he cried.  I think he was just confused about it all.  He was fine, just a little emotional.  He's running around the house now, eating popcorn and watching Batman with his big brother.

And Big Brother is getting ready for REAL school.  I bought his school supplies today, and got a couple of special things for him to keep at home, since most of his supplies will be used communally.   I can't believe my first baby is going to be in kindergarten.  I can't believe my baby baby is in preschool.  What is mama going to do with all this spare time?  I'll be a lady of leisure!

Actually, I shopped without someone hanging on to my hair or clothes, and I came home and made the beds in my quiet house.  I had lunch with Betty and saw the work she's having done on her house (it looks great) and came home and did a smidge of gardening.  I was able to pick up toys and take them to the toy room without anyone getting more toys out and strewing them even quicker.  I was able to clean and concentrate.

Still, I missed my boys.  I'm happy with this milestone, but it is always bittersweet.  Each big step they take is one step further from mama's protection.  We said a little prayer outside the preschool today before they went in and John Campbell requested something special for Jackson Wynn.  So sweet.  I hope I never forget these wonderful, ordinary days.