The First

It’s a new year … and I’ve finally compiled the first blog of 2011!  I apologize for the delay, but there has been a lot going on!

Today was Miles’ first day in his new Chicago daycare!

Miles had finally learned to sleep in – usually until about 8 am! Today was a rude awakening. We got him up around 6:45am. As you can see from the next couple pictures, he wasn’t ‘feeling’ the morning.

He got excited about going to school when we reminded him that he got to take his backpack with him :)

First day of school in Chicago…

Bubbye, Miles!

After talking with his new teacher, Miles did great! He was excited to be surrounded by kids and new toys again. Once his primary teacher arrived, she started running through the motions and told Miles it was time to change his diaper.  Miles immediately scolded her - “No diaper! Big boy pants!” She was pleasantly surprised that one of the youngest kids in the class was already potty trained!! He slept well with his new school blanket and ate plenty. His teacher said that he talked non-stop. The roughest part of the day was towards the end when parents started picking up children, and those parents were not Nate or I.  I got a warm welcome when I walked into the room… I love feeling so needed and important! Thanks, Miles!

On the drive home, Miles wouldn’t stop talking!  I was trying hard not to laugh because I wanted him to continue…. I asked him the first couple questions, but he took over the conversation and told me about his whole day. I will save you from having to translate his partial sentences… Here’s the summary:

He ate green beans. He closed his eyes and took a nap with a blanket that tickles. He played with airplanes and hoops. He jumped. He colored. He listened to stories. He danced. He drew with chalk. He played with kids. He was sad because mom and dad were gone. He wants to play again tomorrow.

That’s good news, right?

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