Second Day of School, but First Full Day

Danny did great today, even with two days without a nap and this being a full day of school for him—8:30-3:30. He was so cute this morning, asking me to stay with him at school, yet being just fine when it was time for me to drop him off. We were again the first ones there, and this was even with me leaving a little later today. Apparently, the 8:30 drop off is relaxed as the first half hour is just playtime. Danny gets up so early, that we are just waiting to leave in the morning. I realize that this is not the norm in most households. I am grateful that Danny is enjoying it, as I have met many moms who have said their children are having a hard time. Danny even mentioned that one of the boys cried in his class yesterday.

We have a great routine in the afternoon. I pick him up and we head home for a cookie and milk—surprisingly they do not give them milk at lunch. He excitedly tells me all that he did—of course prompted with a million questions from me. (I dread the day that he is not as excited to share his day, but for now I enjoy it so much). He is so proud of it all and so happy to hear my excitement over each thing he has learned and done. Today when I picked him up I was waiting outside (I tend to get there early just in my excitement to pick him up) when I saw one of the teachers lift him up so he could look out. I waved and gave him a big smile. I was so grateful that I was early and just sitting there so I was able to see that moment—also to be there when he was obviously looking for me.

We signed Danny up for soccer, as he has been wanting to play since this past spring (we walk by the soccer field every time we enter the clubhouse, so I think it is always enticing him). I am hopeful that he has the energy to do it, as he swims in the afternoons on Wednesday and then has gym class on Thursday afternoons. I signed him up for the Thursday soccer, as I figure we are closer to the weekend than Wednesday afternoon, and Friday is only a half day for him. Dustin and I have decided after a second whiny dinner with Danny that we are going to have Danny take a small nap when he gets home. He does not want to take one at school because the other kids in his class do not. We are hoping this will eliminate the whine and also give him the energy he needs to make it through the week.

Josh is missing his brother, but also enjoying the time with just Mom and Dad (Dustin worked from home today, so he had lunch with us). He was so cute when we got home from dropping off Danny—he went into their bedroom calling his name. I guess the memory is a little short lived about leaving Danny at school. We had a nice walk down to the store (although terribly warm—its 95 here with at least 100% humidity). I was able to connect with another mom from Germany, whose daughter goes to Danny’s school, but is a little younger while we were out for our walk. I also bumped into one of the other mother’s from Danny’s class who I had met last year. They are from Arkansas of all places—Dustin’s family is from there.

Overall, the day was good. I am heading to bed, as the exhaustion is still pretty intense—thankfully, the room spinning and feeling nauseous level has subsided. Tomorrow, I plan to just stay in the house with Josh or only go to the indoor park with him. (It is suppose to be close to 100 and still the crazy humidity tomorrow—all I can wonder is how on earth people survive in places like India or the tropics where it is even hotter—not my cup of tea).