Preschool 2009 - 2010

Today was Brenden's first day of preschool for the 2009-2010 school year!

He definitely had mixed emotions about going back to school this year which was very funny to us! He was excited about going to school again, but unsure about missing out on time with Nana and Papa. He said he was happy about getting to see some of his old friends but confused about getting a new teacher. He could not wait to wear his new backpack but was not thrilled AT ALL about putting on tennis shoes! We realized that it was actually very exciting to see him battle all of these different feelings and emotions because that means that our little boy is getting older and is starting to truly process what is happening to him everyday!

He woke up extremely early (go figure) but was happy and ready for his special day. He was also ready to take some pictures in his new outfit and with his new backpack on.

After the photo session at home, he went to Nana and Papa's house for a little while while Mommy ran into work for a meeting. At 8:45 Mommy, Nana, Hailey, and Brenden headed up to Aldersgate to take a few additional pictures. He was so excited to stand beside his cousin and hug on her...Hailey on the other hand, not so excited! ;)

Brenden was about to burst because he was so excited and ready to enter into the school. Once we got inside he was Mr. Independent eager to walk to his class and see his teachers. He walked ahead and went straight to his classroom without any reminders. He loved seeing his picture and name on the wall outside of the classroom and ran right into the room to start playing. After a quick hug and kiss, he was off playing and waving bye from across the room. It was a very different drop-off, but growing up and gaining independence is what every Mommy and Daddy wants for their child, so we're excited about the "Big Boy" drop-off today!

When Daddy went to pick Brenden up from school, his teachers were eager to report that he had a GREAT day! They were pleased with how well he did and he was in an extremely chipper mood! After a quick picture with his Best Buddy, Avery, he was ready to head out with Daddy! Still smiling from ear to ear and telling lots of great stories about the events throughout the morning.

At dinner tonight we talked about Brenden's first day and we're still excited about how well things went! Bug has nothing but great things to say about school (so far) and he didn't seem to mind his tennis shoes much at all. :) We're very proud of him and the growth that he has made over the past year. More than that, we're just VERY happy and blessed that we get to see this face at the end of each day at our house....school or no school....