First Days of School...

*sigh* Logan started Montessori last week. Monday his teacher Erin came for a home visit, to meet Logan, get to know what he enjoys, and to answer all of our questions. Tuesday he had his first day in the classroom, just him and all those toys! Wednesday, the heat was out in the toddler room so he didn't go that day. And Thursday he started with all his new friends! He was initially scheduled to stay only 20 minutes, but didn't show any signs that he was tired until about an hour into it. We had kids all over our laps, asking us to read to them and such. I had expected that Logan would get a little antsy and ask for us, but he really didn't. Friday, he was scheduled to stay an hour, but ended staying there for 2 hours. We had a great time watching him play and explore his new space. He particularly enjoyed using the carpet swiffer, painting on the easel, eating snacks, playing with the plastic vegetables, the water station, and of course running back and forth between the guinea pigs and the "blub blub" (fish).

One sweet moment was when J, who is a bit older maybe 2 1/2, followed Logan around for a little while wanting desperately to play "with" him. Of course, because Logan is only 16 months old and he doesn't know how to play with anyone yet, so he got a little upset. Really sweet that he wanted so badly to play with L, even if L didn't know how!

Here is one with J and L in the parking lot giving kisses!

















We actually had to re-take this picture on a day other than the first because Logan ran into the building too fast for me to snap a picture!

















Here is one of the whole fam out in the lobby!

















All the kids have to ring the bell to let the teacher know that they are ready to come into the class after they change out of their street shoes. Here is L ringing the bell like a seasoned student!
















Here is L playing with a fun wooden alphabet toy! We actually were able to pick one of these up at the consignment shop near us, and he is having a great time with it!
















Here he is running around like mad with the carpet swiffer! On this first day he mostly just ran around screeching "THAT!" and pointing to things he thought were fun!
















Here he is taking lay of his new land! :)