First day!

Calvin's ready for his first day at day care.

Mama not so much, but I only teared up at little twice:

• last night when Chris said that he was going to school and he can't walk and doesn't even have teeth 
• and again when I opened my first day survival gift bag that contained tissues, tea, cocoa, kisses and lifesavers.  oh the power of suggestion.

Chris and I walked him over there at about 9 and I thought I might go check on him, but then again maybe it would be better to stick it out.  I may just send Chris when he runs an errand this afternoon.

I just read a friend's post today about being excited and nervous.  Yep.  Right there with ya sister.  I'm excited about the social opportunities this will provide him.  We've kept him home for 4 1/2 months and that's longer than many parents who both work are able to manage.  I'm thankful for that special time that both Chris and I have been able to have with him, but now that he is becoming more aware of his surroundings it can be good for him to see new people, play with different toys and engage (however slight that is for an infant) with other kids.  

And I'm nervous.  What if he cries non-stop, what if he won't take the bottle, who's going to know that he needs to be held and butt-patted to sleep, what if... nothing he'll be fine and so will I.

Maybe I need a new purple lunch box too.