Alex's first day

Alex's orientation for Mother's Morning Out was September 8th.  I was definitely more worried about him going to school because he doesn't always like going into new situations.  We found out that Alex is in the Tiger room, which is the same room that Robbie was in last year.  I was kind of happy to find out that it wasn't the same teachers that Robbie had - though Ms. Stacie and Ms. Amanda  are still at the school, just in different rooms - because anyone who has a sibling who has gone to school before them knows there's naturally going to be comparisons.  I figure there's no way around it eventually, but at this age, when everyone develops so differently, I'm glad he has different teachers.

Alex was being shy at orientation and didn't want to participate.  He cried at drop off the next day, which does make me feel bad, but I know he's going to be fine.  The teachers told me that he was happy in the classroom...as long as they didn't try to take his backpack! :)  Thursday's drop off was so much better, though!  I think it was better because there were less people at drop off (because everyone wants to be at their kid's first day!) and they brought out the ring rope, which is just what it sounds like...a long rope with different colored rings for the kids to hold on to.  As soon as Alex saw the ring rope he went right up to it and picked up a ring.  I'm sure it's because he saw Robbie using it last year.  Whatever the reason he was much happier Thursday and has been fine ever since!

The best part of pick up is seeing how excited the boys are to see each other.  Of course I want them to be excited to see me too, but there's nothing like brotherly love.

Alex's first day

He really wanted to read "Interrupting Chicken"

Of course, Robbie had to have his picture taken, too, just like Alex did on Robbie's first day.

Alex with his backpack.  The stars light up when it moves, so it's no wonder he didn't want to take it off! :)