Today was Zane’s first day of preschool.  I had a hard time saying good bye for real and leaving the little classroom.  I had just enough time to dine with Gabrielle, return home for a potty break, look at the clock and realize that I needed to get back in the car to pick him up.  I actually wanted to pick him up, see his face and the expression he wore when coming out of the class.  He was so pleased to be a big boy and wanted to tell me all about Sssssnakes (learning the S sound).  What I do know is that now our bedtime routine needs to start at 3:45 when Zoe walks in the door.

By the time we make lunches and snacks, read for homework, lay out clothes for the next day, set alarms, load backpacks, check for letters to parents and sign any forms, eat dinner, read scriptures (taking our Bishop’s new challenge to read the Book of Mormon by Dec. 1st), review letter sounds, practice piano, and handle all the millions of “why” questions along the way, several hours have passed. 

We will try and streamline the process and eliminate the constant distractions and detours along our end of the day ride but it will be tricky and probably tiring!

Luckily I keep a little camera in my purse and luckily it had a battery with a little juice.  Zane was eager to wear his Diego shoes and backpack.  I mean really… is there a cuter preschooler out there???  Ok, don’t answer that. 

Dang, Zane you are growing up so fast.  I have plans for my time alone but it doesn’t compare to my time with you.  Don’t tell dad that I have 3 mornings to myself because then I might have to cancel the cleaners or something crazy like that.  I missed you today-your words, your smile, your compliments, (really missed those!  Who will tell me that they like my toes, my hair or my clothes?) and your easy going personality.  I am excited about all that you will learn and I look forward to moving along this new journey with you.  I do have some requests… please don’t become rambunctious or ornery.  Just because you are getting a dose of the world doesn’t mean you have to change anything!  : )  Better idea, how about teach others how to be kind and gentle just like you!  Teach them to love and tell their mommies nice things.  Are you up for that?