Today was just like any other day. We had some errands to run this morning and Tyler was awesome. He played with the new friend he met at one of the houses I had to stop at. He helped me measure the church's conference center for thirty minutes without complaining or making too much noise. Then he walked from the car wash to the book store (a good walk for a little one) with me in 100 degree heat.

He did all of this without complaining, asking for treats or asking when we got to go home. So after we picked up my car I said, "Thanks so much for all of your help today. I really appreciate your patience." His reponse, "It was MY pleasure Mommy. Really, my pleasure."

I just love the sweetness in his voice and how kind he was when he said it. I couldn't ask for a better son, a better helper and a more kind kid.

Then this afternoon, while climbing into his car seat to run yet another errand he kind of fell in to it a little wonky and said, "this is unbelievable! My seat is so tricky - just unbelievable." I love that he listens and has learned these great words and actually uses them. Was the situation so unbelievable, No, but the fact that he makes the attempts to use these words just makes me smile.

Preschool

Tyler started preschool today at Creative Years. It was a long search but we are soo happy with the preschool we chose for Tyler. You just knew it was a great place to be the moment you walked in the door and were greeted by the owner and office staff.

A traditional first day pose outside the front door.

Yesterday they had a meet and greet with the teacher and to find out some of the in's and out's of the actual first day. Collin stayed home so he could go with us. As we walked into the building, Tyler just held on to Collin and said "Don't leave me. You're not going to leave me, right?" That just about broke both of our hearts. Collin was having a difficult time with this and I was pretty much ok until he said that.

We found out Tyler has Ms. Sandi. We met her in the Math and Science Room. That's where they would be starting on their first day. (Each day they start in a different room!) Tyler walked right in and started playing with some toys. A few moments later he was joined by a little boy who we used to go to Gymboree with. That was fun to meet up with an old acquaintance.

Building a road

Laine and Tyler 

After about twenty-five minutes he was very comfortable in the room, with his teacher and it was time for us to go. He and his friend Miranda walked out together. They are excited to be in the same class!

Tyler and Miranda

Hug and a kiss - my little aggressive boy!

So today was the first day of preschool. Collin did not stay home and I was not sure whether to take him or not. Earlier in the week we found out Tyler had croup. It was supposed to not be contagious and he was supposed to be good to go to school today. He woke up with a runny nose and the cough was more consistent now. I debated because I don't want to be that parent but I didn't want Tyler to miss that first day. Sooo, I decided to take him and talk to the teacher.

Ready to go - stylish in this Turtle shorts, green shirt and of course, his brown loafers!

 He walked into the school today (an improvement from yesterday). We were really early so we took some pictures around the school. When Ms. Sandi arrived Tyler walked right in and got started building a road. He agreed to a few more pictures, then a VERY quick hug and kiss. He didn't even see me leave. So there it was, 9am and I was walking out of the school knowing he was in great hands. 

Enough already Mommy!

What he'll learn this month!

Cubbies!

We are the rocket class!

Tyler's green rocket. How did she know???

Getting a closer look at his cubby!

Tyler and Ms. Sandi

Picture, then a quick hug and a kiss and I was gone.

I came home and worked for a while - not really knowing what to do. When I arrived to pick him up he was very excited to see me. I got a great big hug and kiss and then he told me all about his day. He learned about shells and the ocean, then had pretzels for snack. He was too nervous about the slide so he skipped going down today. Maybe next time he said. Then it was off to the music room where he played with a bunch of instruments. They ended the day in Art and he painted with red and blue. He wanted to take his painting home but they were drying. Hopefully we can see his masterpiece soon!

He then told me when we walked out "I'm lucky. Can I come back here?". We ended the day with a celebratory lunch at In-N-Out.

In-N-Out celebration hamburger and fries!

All in all it was the best first day of preschool anyone could have. Soo lucky we found this school, we can afford to send Tyler to this school and that he loved it so much! Here's to a great beginning!!!

Funny things he says

Today Tyler was upstairs playing while I was finishing cleaning up from breakfast. He wanted me to come up and play and I told him I would as soon as I finished. He played for a few minutes and then I heard, "Mommy Elizabeth get up here right now. I said, Mommy Elizabeth get up here right now!"

He is just soo cute. I do not know why he knows my middle name is Elizabeth since it is not something he hears but apparently he does.

Then we were playing hide and seek and I hid under the sheet in my bed. He came in. Looked around. Said "guess there is no Mommy here. Just a beautiful fluffy pillow waiting for me. Aww!" followed by a big thump as he landed on me. He is such a little character.

Another very cute thing is when he says his nightly prayer. Instead of "if I mess up, I'll ask you to forgive" he says "if I messed up, I'll ask you for to give." I'm probably not getting it totally right but it brings such a smile to my face when he says it each night.

I love my boy. He makes me smile everyday. I am so lucky to have the time with him that I do!