Elliott's 1st Day of Mother's Day Out

Elliott started the Mother's Day Out Program in September. He goes two days a week for 3 1/2 hours each day. We were really nervous about the 1st day because all week he kept saying "Elliott no go to school, only Sister go to school. Elliott go to Target and Walmart with Nana, no school". I thought, "Oh great, he would rather hang out at Target & Walmart, this is going to be an interesting year".

Elliott surprised Frank and I on the 1st day by not crying. I think he was so distracted by all the new toys he did not notice when we left. I was so relieved! For the next 2 weeks Elliott would whine for 5 minutes after Frank dropped him off and then he would be fine for the rest of the day. We are on our 3rd week today and he did not whine or cry. The teachers said he was happy all day. I know he is participating in everything because he comes home with all his completed projects. It was a much easier transition then I expected. He still says he would rather go to Target or Walmart then school but at least he seems to enjoy school once he gets there.

Elliott has officially began his school career. We are very proud of him. He is a very strong little boy.