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There are some things in life that even though you know they aren’t a big deal, really are a BIG deal.  I know there were thousands of kids heading out into the world for their first day of school alongside my son, Jett.  And, I realize that billions have done it before him and are the better for it.  However, when it’s your kid (actually he’s my baby!) leaving you to go spend time with virtual strangers for the first time ever, it isn’t so easy to shrug off.  I am still in total disbelief that we have reached this point in our lives.  Where did the past 4 years go?  While I’m not going to say that “it feels like just yesterday that he was born”, it does seem like he grew up way too fast.  Four years old is still very young in terms of what I hope will be a very long life for him, but compared to the little guy that was crawling around crying for bottles and diaper changes, he is HUGE!

I am proud to say that  Jett was pretty cool with the whole thing.  A couple of months ago we had started discussing what would take place.  And while he did not like the idea of being left there at first ( actually he informed that I would be staying with him. end of story.), he eventually got used to it.  We got him set up with his cubby, did a quick tour of the room (making sure to cover the bathroom procedures), found his seat and then headed out.  He didn’t cry.  Just looked a little nervous- although the one child screaming in hysterics was making me nervous, too.  Haha!  I managed to hold it together until I was leaving the classroom.  Then eye leakage occurred.  Thank goodness I had my sunglasses on hand to assist me in leaving the building, and my husband there to open the car door.

We came home and both just sat here for a minute, marveling in the quiet.  Then my hubby reminded me that this was our first time in the house alone since July 10, 2006- the day before Jett’s birth.  So, we celebrated like any modern couple suddenly finding themselves alone on a weekday morning for the first time in 4 years, and we immediately got to work.

Each of us on a computer in separate offices.

What did you think I meant?!?

Final verdict on pick-up?  He loves it!  And, although the house is too quiet between 9 and 12 I know I will eventually appreciate the time alone.  It will just take some getting used to.  Hey, I made it through drop off on Day 2 with no tears!  Now, that is progress.