School Update

I figured yesterday would be a good test to see if school was really a success, but drop-off didn't go so well. Once again, on our ride there he was talking about it and remembering things from Monday ("carro," "ninos," "escuela") and was very excited to go. But once we arrived and I put him down to sign him in, he wanted right back up into my arms. I talked with another mom for a little while and let him stay with me, but within a couple of minutes it was time to go into the classroom and he was very very sad. He cried even more than he had on Monday :( As I left him there I didn't worry too much because I know how he is and figured he would calm down quickly.
I stopped for a leisurely stroll around a local farmer's market near home, went to the gym and came home to a very quiet apartment. I picked Ricardo up at 11:30 and we had an HOUR and A HALF lunch - it was soooo nice! We enjoyed our lunch and then walked to Border's for a coffee and really enjoyed our "date."
Ricardo went along to pick Diego up and he was thrilled to see Papi. We were both anxious to hear how the day had gone and were so happy to receive a positive report. All the teachers said "Oh he's so sweet" "What a wonderful boy" "He had a fabulous day" "He's so good" and on and on. Had had calmed down right away after I left and didn't get sad again. I printed out a list of his most common Spanish words so that they are able to establish basic communication these first couple of weeks and then they can transition into English. Ms Sherrill said that he doesn't talk at all and just seems to be processing the English - it will be interesting to see how much English he is speaking in a few weeks.
Today we went to playgroup at church and he had a blast! There were kids from 2-months old to 5-years old and he enjoyed playing with the big girls the most. Today was the first day that the playgroup started up again after a summer break so it will be great to see all our friends again!


This is Diego's new toy organizer, which he LOVES!


Helping me make his morning smoothie...


...he's too impatient to wait for the smoothie so he likes to munch on a banana while he waits