Preschool

Jonathan continues to receive both occupational therapy and physical therapy each week.  Based on the recommendation of his OT, Miss Patti, Jonathan started preschool at Morgan Elementary yesterday.  He will go there and then Darin will take him to Miss Colleen's house.  Miss Colleen has provided Jonathan and Owen with a tremendous amount of love each day for the past two years, being sure to fill our shoes while we are at work.  She has taught Jonathan how to read and write, share, and helped him grow spiritually.  She has done so much for our boys, and we are so thankful she answered God's calling to care for and educate our boys.  Unfortunately, our boys will not be homeschooled long-term, so they also need to be put into large-group social settings.  Jonathan struggles in large group settings, and has been having nightmares about starting kindergarten.  So, we decided to start him in preschool for the last two months of the school year so that he is more prepared (socially) for kindergarten.  Knowing that he was frightened about starting school, Miss Colleen taught him this verse to help him remember that God is always with him, and to help alleviate his fears:

Have I not commanded you? 

Be strong and courageous. 

Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged,

for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. 

~ Joshua 1:9

He recited this multiple times the morning of his first day of preschool, and we prayed with him before we went into the building.  Our sweet little boy was a bit clingy at first, but eventually let go of the death grip he had on my arm and joined his classmates at the table.  His teacher said that he followed the routine well and had a great day.  He was excited to go back the next day, which is definitely a win!

Showing off his backpack ~ day one

Could he be any cuter? ~ day one

Love my silly boy ~ day two

His cubby and mailbox ~ day two 

Attendance tree ~ day two

Morning seat work ~ day two