Off to School

Samson had his second day of preschool this morning. Here's a photo the campus director sent home to assure Mama that the AM parting tears were dry:

After searching high and low to find a daycare that Mama could feel good about, we settled on a wonderful place called the Goddard School. On the con side, it's 12 miles away on the opposite side of town from where we'd like to be driving in the morning. But the plusses are too many to list here, chief among them a caring, professional staff of educated and experienced teachers in every class from infant to kindergarten.

Samson started on Friday in the Starfish class for 12 to 18 month old toddlers, but the staff recommended that he move up to the Angelfish class for 18 to 24 month-olds, as "he's too advanced to be in the early toddler class." Needless to say, Mama and Daddy are giddy over that quote. Our little man is growing up so fast!

The Angelfish class has 2 other boys and 4 little girls, for a total of 7 toddlers under the care of Ms. Desiree and her assistant, Ms. Angela (in the picture above). Samson attends for a half-day on M-W-F at this point, but will probably move into full-time by the end of the summer when Mama goes back to her career outside of parenting.

I Heart PawPaw

Samson woke up from his nap on Saturday to find that his favorite visitor had arrived for a playdate. First things first, though -- hugs and grins.

Running boy

Running boy, originally uploaded by LeftyMama.

After walking for just a few weeks, Samson wants to go faster. He let loose in the backyard this afternoon and giggled as Daddy chased.

Bookworm

Samson has a stack of 10 or so books that he "reads" at bedtime and whenever he is playing in his room. Where's Spot and Dear Zoo are finished on the floor as he tears through The Very Hungry Caterpillar.

Bookworm, originally uploaded by LeftyMama.

Excellent table manners