“This makes me feel like the first day of school!”
I dropped my baby boy off at day camp this morning. He was so brave, but very obviously nervous.
We made his lunch last night. PB&J on whole grain bread, freshly picked pea pods, and freshly picked blueberries. Very nutritious, but also very fibrous. Maybe not the best choice for a kid who has never been to day camp before.
The conversation this morning was as follows:
“Sorry, Mom. I’m a little gassy.”
“Are you a little nervous?”
“Nooo….” With a nervous giggle.
We’ll see how he is after I pick him up.
He was nervous last night. He was afraid he would do something to get into trouble. I told him all he needed to do was put on his listening ears and follow instructions and he would be fine. He was afraid he wouldn’t make any friends.
“You’re a great kid! What’s not to like?”
Jeremiah had a tough day yesterday. I think Gabe was getting a kick out of it, because for once he was not the one under the parental microscope. Kaleb and I were very grateful that Gabe stepped up to the leader position when Miah was having such a rough time. Jeremiah has never stayed longer than a weekend before, so his internal clock was telling him it was time to go back to the group home. He even told me at one point “I think I should go back ‘cuz I can’t behave.” Good try, buddy. 
We love you and you are staying.
I did discover that Miah is incredibly talented at speed-cleaning…when he wants to. His room is officially unpacked and organized. Way to go! This morning he brought down his back pack and neatly folded extra clothes and bragged “My room is still neat!” It’s a good thing to take pride in, especially for this usually messie little guy. As we left, he also smiled and said “This (backpack) makes me feel like the first day of school!” Keep that enthusiasm, kiddo.
So today was a big step for him. I can’t wait to hear his stories, of which he will have plenty. I haven’t gotten any emergency calls, so that’s a good sign.
Blessings!
Hannah
***Update***
I decided to give Jeremiah a mohawk last night. My absent-minded brain forgot to take pictures. I will make sure to take some today.
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