He just turned 3 last weekend and I'm still getting over that. Where does the time go? I can still remember the first day he was born.
It's like it was yesterday.
It's like it was yesterday.I am truly amazed at how far he has come in 3 years. He surprises me everyday! From being a fragile little baby, he is growing up to be a smart, fun little boy.
But Monday will be the first day I will truly be without him and leaving him in hands of other people. Even when he was in the NICU, I was with him everyday.
I feel very blessed to be able to register him in the preschool he will be attending. I feel very confident in the teachers and I really believe that they will care for him and have his best interests in mind. I investigated a few other schools as my son will now be venturing into the special education system of the local school district.
This preschool seemed in line with what I wanted him to experience his first time in school. I wanted him to have fun and socialize and yes of course learn something, however I didn't want to push him too hard as this will all be a new venture for him I wanted it to be a pleasant one. I know my son if you push him too hard he will shut down, and I have gotten him so far. He loves to engage with other children, he's starting to talk alittle more each day and he's just an overall happy boy, I didn't want that to change by going into a preschool who wants to push for numbers instead of what's in the best interest of the child.
It has been quite an adventure already with the J.E.S.S.E. program (special education system) and I'm sure it will be even crazier as Jacob gets older. They tried to push him in school 4 days a week, in 2 different schools. I told them that was absurd. He's never been away from me, so let's just bombard him all at once with school and 2 different learning environments no less. Boy if that wouldn't confuse any child.
Well after dropping Jacob off at school on Monday, I have some time to compose myself before I need to meet with them again to change his IEP, so it states that he will only be going to one school for 2 days a week.
Well at least I have the weekend to enjoy every moment with him before he goes off to school and be a big boy. I'm very proud of him and I know he will be fine, the question is will Mommy!
