4 Days And Counting

Well Kadin has officially finished his 4th day of school! Today was the first day that Brian dropped him off and didn't call me at work with that slightly worried tone in his voice about leaving him in the "big room" with all the big kids. Kadin seems to be adjusting to school life pretty well.

It amazes me the way a 4-year old mind works. Of course every time he comes home I question his every move. What did you do today? Did you make any new friends? What did you have for lunch? Who did you sit by? Who did you play with at recess? What was the favorite part of your day? Most of the time he answers with "I don't remember." I have gotten very few details thus far about what they actually do all day. I'm thinking this is normal right?? Perhaps he is so stimulated by everything that his day just blurs together and he really doesn't remember . . . either that or he has short-term memory loss - the verdict is still out on which it actually is.

He has told me a few things. I've discovered that they sing songs - so far I've heard a song about the days of the week to the tune of "The Munsters" theme song and a song about the month of September. He sings them for me - and I can usually make out only parts of them, but it's still cute that he tries. He also expressed his dislike of having to sit "criss cross applesauce" when they sit on the carpet squares. My guess is, this is their way of ensuring kids keep their feet and legs to themselves. He has met a few kids - Morgan, Vanessa and of course Cameron (his favorite) and a couple of boys - Brock M, Brock Moon (not really sure if he's saying Moon or not - it sounds like Moon to me so that's what I'm goin' with!) and Carter.

I've heard parents of other kids talk about how busy they are with homework and other school related things. Of course they don't send homework home with 4-year olds, but man the gobs of papers he brings home each time is amazing!!! First there was the introductory letter, then the rule book (which you have to go through with your child), then the behavior slips that have to be signed each time, permission slip for a field trip, book order forms, forms for collecting milk caps and box tops for a fundraiser, slips for school pictures . . . . HAAAAA!!! It takes me a half hour just to go through all the papers - and that's in addition to all the creations he makes and brings home that we have to tape on the fridge.

It's hard to believe that he will be going to school now at least until he's 18 - assuming he's not a drop-out! Not that I think he will be!! Just wait until the extra-curricular activities start - sports, music, plays, clubs . . . oh, my head hurts just thinking about it!