Look at that smile on Ty's face! Does he look excited for preschool or what?! I thought he might be in tears this morning, but with a few prayers and a father's blessing last night I think Ty is ready for a new chapter in his life: preschool! He couldn't help but smiling, and kept covering his mouth to hide his excitement! The whole family went to see Ty off to his first day! I had more butterflies in my tummy I think than Ty did! But once we got to his preschool he got a little nervous! He didn't want to let go of my hand, but Mara was sure thrilled to be there! She ran and found the toys and made herself right at home! We said good-bye to Ty and we left and I turned around to look at him through the window and he had his hand stretched out to me and said 'wait! don't go!' It broke my little heart and I shed a few tears! Four hours was a long time to be without my little buddy! But Mara and I had a fun time playing together and it sure is easier to entertain one than two and you can get a lot accomplished! I kept looking at the clock all morning thinking
'three more hours...two more hours...I just can't wait to see Ty!' When it was finally time to pick him up I walked in the door and he didn't see me so I just observed for a few minutes and he was really enjoying himself. He was playing with four other little boys with cars and trucks and he was even talking to his teacher! Yay! (I told his teacher hat I'd be happy if he even said one word to her today!) She said he was a little shy at first but eventually warmed right up! When Ty finally noticed I was there he was rather bashful! I thought he would run right up and give me a hug, but no he kept on playing and even went and hid! I think that's a good sign, he was having a great time! I asked Ty all about preschool, and he said it was fine then said, 'do I have to go back?!' I asked him what he learned today if they worked on any letters and he said 'no. I learned that there is a boys bathroom and a girls bathroom and I use the boys bathroom'!! Son, that is a very important thing to learn! I'm glad he's got that figured out in preschool! Today they learned all the rules and where everything is.
Next week they start on a letter. Ty has two teachers: Teacher Cora and Teacher Sandi. They are both very nice. There were five or six boys in class today and only one girl, but Cora said three more girls signed up today. She said there would be twelve children in his class. Ty was excited about his snack: fruitloops and he said 'we even had milk!' That is one way into our little guys heart: cereal! He takes after his dad! He loves it! I hope that Ty can have fun with all the kids and meet lots of new friends. He said that two boys were nice to him and one boy was mean and he didn't know how to share! So I told Ty that he needed to teach him how to share because Ty is good at sharing!! Mara sure missed Ty, but I think she enjoyed the free reign on the house and playing with all the toys without having to share with Ty! As soon as Ty and Mara got home they started laughing together and chasing each other around and playing! I really think this is going to be a great experience for everyone in the family but especially Ty! I'm really proud of him for taking this big step in his life and grateful he can have this opportunity to learn and grow! Remember Ty: I can do hard things with the help of Heavenly Father and Jesus! (That was our FHE lesson last night!! :)
Look at that smile on Ty's face! Does he look excited for preschool or what?! I thought he might be in tears this morning, but with a few prayers and a father's blessing last night I think Ty is ready for a new chapter in his life: preschool! He couldn't help but smiling, and kept covering his mouth to hide his excitement! The whole family went to see Ty off to his first day! I had more butterflies in my tummy I think than Ty did! But once we got to his preschool he got a little nervous! He didn't want to let go of my hand, but Mara was sure thrilled to be there! She ran and found the toys and made herself right at home! We said good-bye to Ty and we left and I turned around to look at him through the window and he had his hand stretched out to me and said 'wait! don't go!' It broke my little heart and I shed a few tears! Four hours was a long time to be without my little buddy! But Mara and I had a fun time playing together and it sure is easier to entertain one than two and you can get a lot accomplished! I kept looking at the clock all morning thinking
'three more hours...two more hours...I just can't wait to see Ty!' When it was finally time to pick him up I walked in the door and he didn't see me so I just observed for a few minutes and he was really enjoying himself. He was playing with four other little boys with cars and trucks and he was even talking to his teacher! Yay! (I told his teacher hat I'd be happy if he even said one word to her today!) She said he was a little shy at first but eventually warmed right up! When Ty finally noticed I was there he was rather bashful! I thought he would run right up and give me a hug, but no he kept on playing and even went and hid! I think that's a good sign, he was having a great time! I asked Ty all about preschool, and he said it was fine then said, 'do I have to go back?!' I asked him what he learned today if they worked on any letters and he said 'no. I learned that there is a boys bathroom and a girls bathroom and I use the boys bathroom'!! Son, that is a very important thing to learn! I'm glad he's got that figured out in preschool! Today they learned all the rules and where everything is. 
Next week they start on a letter. Ty has two teachers: Teacher Cora and Teacher Sandi. They are both very nice. There were five or six boys in class today and only one girl, but Cora said three more girls signed up today. She said there would be twelve children in his class. Ty was excited about his snack: fruitloops and he said 'we even had milk!' That is one way into our little guys heart: cereal! He takes after his dad! He loves it! I hope that Ty can have fun with all the kids and meet lots of new friends. He said that two boys were nice to him and one boy was mean and he didn't know how to share! So I told Ty that he needed to teach him how to share because Ty is good at sharing!! Mara sure missed Ty, but I think she enjoyed the free reign on the house and playing with all the toys without having to share with Ty! As soon as Ty and Mara got home they started laughing together and chasing each other around and playing! I really think this is going to be a great experience for everyone in the family but especially Ty! I'm really proud of him for taking this big step in his life and grateful he can have this opportunity to learn and grow! Remember Ty: I can do hard things with the help of Heavenly Father and Jesus! (That was our FHE lesson last night!! :)
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Good job mom on surviving the first day of school. I can only imagine how hard that was, but you did it! Now it's down hill... right :)
Good job Ty! Your Uncle Monkey face and Aunt Lorisa are both very proud of you going to school, and liking it! We don't like our classes. Teachers don't know when to stop talking. We don't get to color or play games. We wish we were in pre-school with you.
Mister Ty: Your Popcorn Papa is very proud of you - you are a big guy and very brave. When I come to see you on Friday, will you show me your school?
I love you!
Papa
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