School is Cool

Jackson's first week of school has been a great success! As previously stated, I was worried how he would truly react once we left the building but his teachers assure me things have been really good, he plays very well by himself and with others and there is only minimal crying. He is easily distract able--so they don't really have an issue making him happy again when he does cry. 

I wish I had more/better pictures to show y'all but his teachers are very adamant about dropping the kids off and leaving right away. I also want to excuse his dress (he usually dresses nicer that this, but the kids paint everyday so this is 'meh' clothes that I usually only keep him in at home. Don't judge--especially you mom). 

 Ok. Getting over the clothes...So, our morning school routine is quite quick as Jackson has to be checked in no later than 9am. The cub has been waking up at 7:30 every morning drinking his milk, eating his breakfast, dressing quickly and rushing out the door by 8:30.

Throughout the morning Jack and I have started chanting 'School is Cool!!!!' so Jackson now loves saying 'school cool' or 'cool school'. I'd like to think its helped with easing him in to the learning process.

And really, school has been the coolest for yours truly. Not only have I been able to get SOOOOOO much done around here, my sweet boy has been NAPPING! If you've hung out with me recently you'll have heard that Jackson was on a napping/sleeping strike that started when he was 18 months old and continued until about a week ago.

He was forgoing napping (completely...like no naps...none) and was only sleeping about 8-9 hours a night and fighting us every.step.of.the.way.

Waking up daily at 5:30 in the morning and going until 9pm every night was slowly killing us. So for him to not only nap, but nap hard--like fall asleep in the middle of the living room floor and IN HIS HIGH CHAIR at school! has been a miracle. His teacher sent me this via text:

He has never done either by the way. Ever. This kid has only ever fallen asleep in his crib or car seat so this is unheard of, but very welcome. He has also gone back to sleeping his usual 12 hrs so I don't look like a zombie anymore and if I didn't completely scare you off, I promise to not bite your head off this time if/when you call ;). 

So in a nutshell: SCHOOL IS COOL!!!