The boys have both started school! Gavin began preschool last week and Owen began kindergarten today! It has been very exciting, but a big change to say the least!
Gavin continues to be our more sensitive, attached child. Unfortunately this means that the transition to school is giving him a serious case of separation anxiety. It is really heartbreaking to see him so upset about something we know he will grow to love! He is making some progress while at school. He is bonding to Owen's former fav Ms Amina. Gavin allows her to hold him and comfort him. He basically goes up and down and in and out of tears all day until I finally arrive. :( Once I am with him he noticeably shifts gears and begins talking excitedly about all he has done at school. This assures me that he will come around. In the mean time we all feel for how hard this is on him. We are anxiously awaiting the day when his sleep, eating and moods have all returned to normal.
Here's a fun look at Gavin on his first day compared to Owen 2 years ago!
As for Owen, he is doing really well! He loved his first day of kindergarten and is really happy about his teacher. He knows one little boy from preschool but is interested a few other kids too. Owen is attending a spanish immersion program and doesn't seem phased by the fact that 90% of the day he hears strictly spanish. He says he "gets" what they what him to do! We are really curious to know what his teacher, Sra Amy, thinks of him!
Enjoy the photos of the boys from this morning!
