First Day of School- We ALL survived!

I've been dreading this day for, oh, 12 weeks!  I never dreamed that I'd love staying at home so much.  I really hated to see my 12 week leave come to an end, but, I had to get back to work. 

Yesterday was hard, knowing the events of today would lead to tears, and no doubt, it did.  Yesterday ended in tears, today began with tears. 

Lance was able to go with me this morning for his first day of school and I'm so thankful I had him by my side.  He's my pillar of strength and I can't imagine not having him.

Easton got up at 6 to nurse like he knew that was the 'plan' and then fell back to sleep with Lance.  He napped for a short time while I got ready.  Once we were ready we took a "First Day of School" picture.

He looks a little skeert! 

I had a rough time on the way in.  I sat in the back with Easton while Lance drove.  This morning he discovered that he could look in his mirror and see the person in the front mirror...he and Lance were making eye contact and it was priceless.  He wasn't too concerned with looking at me, not when he could see his Daddy. 

We arrived at school with all our gear, ready for our first big day.  Easton did wonderful.  I, however, couldn't keep it together.  His teacher is wonderful.  She got right down in the floor with him and talked with him while we got his things settled in and filled her in on all his little in's and out's.  He smiled at her.  I knew he was at the right place.  It's amazing the peace that you feel when you go with your conscience, especially when the Lord is your guide.  I'm so glad we switched to this school. 

Ms. S called me around 10:45 to say that Easton was ready to eat.  They had fed him a bottle at 9 but he only took 2 ounces.  Now, you can look at my lovie and see that he eats more than that.  They wanted me to come in BEFORE he got too fussy.  It's wonderful having him so close to work because I can go nurse at lunch...at least for a little while...and only have to prepare 2 bottles.  I got there and he was happy in his bouncy seat.  There's only one other infant in his class so he's sure to get attention and love.  When I left he was getting his diaper changed and was content.  I felt SO much better once I left him after lunch.  I knew I only had a short time until I picked him up but I also knew that he was well cared for.

When I picked him up this afternoon they said he did wonderful.  He had 2 naps in his bed! 

Yes, you read that right...he napped in a bed!  Praise the Lord!

He fell asleep the first time in the bouncy seat but they moved him to his bed...the second nap Ms. C rocked him and put him in the bed...both times he stayed asleep!!!

This school is so wonderful.  They sent us the picture of him napping and this one...

along with a little letter 'from Easton' about his first day at school.

He looks pretty happy to me, what do you think?

He was out like a light this afternoon when I put him in the truck.

All in all, I think it was a good day.  Lance said "Boo, this will probably be your hardest day and even at that it wasn't that bad was it?" 

Love his heart, always helping me look on the bright side.

For now, I'm going to sit her and watch lovie sleep.  He's so content on the couch...it's our night time routine and I couldn't be happier.

Praying for a good tomorrow.