Wyatt's First Day of Preschool

Wyatt had his last-first day of preschool 2 weeks ago. Got that? That was the last time that he will have a first day of PRE school because next year is kindergarten. Next year will be the first day of kindergarten...REAL SCHOOL!

He is going to the same preschool as last year. It is a nice small environment and Wyatt's teachers have learned what makes him tick.

For example he came home with this note last week..." Wyatt was a fantastic helper today. He swept and vacuumed the floor and helped Miss Susie find things."

Is he learning how to be a custodian?

No seriously, he loves to vacuum and will do just about anything to get to use a vacuum. Just like his Daddy (KIDDING!!!!).

So, his teachers "get Wyatt". I like that. He is a challenging little guy.

This year Wyatt is the oldest kid in his preschool (by 4 weeks) class. I was a little concerned about that at first but then I realized that with his early birthday he will also probably be one of the oldest kids in his class forever.

Then I realized that since he is also the oldest kid at home, it is probably a good place for him to be. Wyatt is comfortable being the oldest. Being in charge. Being first. He seems to do well in that role.

He talks about school a lot more this year. Last year it was mostly "I don't know" or answering yes or no questions, but this year I have been getting a lot of information about school.

There is a set of identical twin girls in Wyatt's class this year. He told me "Mom, those girls are the same, but they have different names."

It's too bad that he has never learned about the concept of twins at home. We don't LIVE with twins or anything!

Then last week Wyatt told me that he was learning about manners in preschool. He talked about the topic as if it was an entirely brand new concept. Like he was explaining Chinese to somebody.

"Mom, manners is when you ask nicely and say please and thank you all of the time."

"Wow, I would love to see you use your manners at home".

"We are just doing it at school. Not at home".

A strike and a miss......