Jackson's first school picture

Jackson's school had pictures a couple of weeks ago, and we were able to purchase the photos on Friday. I wasn't sure how Jackson would do, especially being that he spends more time in "time-out" then any other student there. But, from the looks of these pictures - I'd say he's a happy kid:)

Please excuse the quality, I took a picture of the photos with my phone. I didn't feel like getting the scanner out!

P.S. Where did my baby go?!? I cannot believe how grown up my sweet boy looks is!!!

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Drop-off meltdowns suck

Sorry the title of this post is pretty lame, but it is what it is - sucky!

Jackson is doing well at his new school.  He comes home with sweet projects and drawings.  His vocabulary triples almost every day.  And he's eating some really great food and is "the best napper in the class". 

However, dropping him off every morning is pure torture.  The first week was great.  Mr. dropped him off and he waved bye like such a big boy.  Weeks 2 and 3 result in Jackson clinging on to either one of us for dear life and screaming at the top of his lungs.  His teacher literally has to peel him off of us while we run away. 

I know that he settles down and has a great day minutes after we leave.  But, hearing his screams when I get in my car to leave just plain sucks! I hate starting my day this way, it just breaks my heart.

We've been dropping Jackson off for child care since January, so this is not a new concept to him.  I'm pretty sure Jackson just hates the fact that he has to share with 11 other kids and isn't as spoiled as he has been...guess time will tell!

At least picking him is a completely different story.  He beams from ear to ear and can't jump into my arms fast enough - it almost makes me forget how sucky my day started, almost.

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Jackson's first day of school

Jackson started at his first school/day care program this morning, and I couldn't help myself not to tear up as he walked out the door with his backpack. I had visions of him leaving for collage tomorrow. My baby boy is seriously growing up before my eyes!

Mr. took him this morning and called me after with the full report. When they walked into school Jackson instantly found some friends and even managed to get a second muffin for breakfast before Mr. left. Jackson gave sugars and told his daddy bye without missing a beat. He had already found a little girl to be sweet on too:)

I'm so very thankful that Jackson is a happy and independent child...for the most part! I just hope every morning goes as smoothly as today and that I get a good report when I pick him up:)

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