Firsts and Seconds

You think that just because your child has started rolling, then eating big boy food, then crawling, and then walking, and then talking that you have hit all the firsts. In fact the first year, or two, are so filled with big events that you forget how precious other firsts are. I've failed to blog about a lot of firsts...but today we experienced a big one.

Will started preschool. He has been excited for preschool all summer as we've been working on potty training so that he could go. Last week we had the meet & greet and he was thrilled to meet the other kids and play with the toys. Today he was more apprehensive about going, which had more to do with having to leave his toys behind.

Today was a short day so that the kids could get used to their teachers and the room. Some kids needed to get used to now having mom and dad around, but for Will that wasn't an issue. He was more than happy to kiss me goodbye and walk in.

This moment is special for me not just because of the experience that Will is about to embark on, but also for the time that Walker and I will now get to have. Being second child isn't any easy role. Since I am the oldest (as is Eric) we of course think that first children get the raw deal...but the reality is that each kid is subjected to the good and bad of parenting.

Having Will at preschool twice at week for a couple of hours will give Walker and I time we haven't ever had before. He thrives when he gets to play on his own or when just he and I read stories. I cannot wait to experience this first with him - and see what other first emerge from it. I'll keep you all updated as I can.

For now, here are some pictures from Will's first day: