Luca started school last week. I have been waiting for this day for a long time because I have been dying for a bit of a break. When you have 3 kids, taking care of 1 is a huge break. I also have been longing for some one-on-one Nug time. He has been quite shafted in this family and has been stationed from day one. So the day finally came last week and he started out Sofia's amazing little school. I stayed with him the first day and it went as I expected. He is so incredibly comfortable there because he has spent so much time at school already. Our biggest challenge has been the potty training. Oh I love potty training. Sofia was a breeze, but this guy is quite challenging (such a surprise!). We started well o0ver a month ago and he still pees and poops all over the place. I feel like I have a puppy. I guess he is either not ready or is being his usual defiant self and is resisting our continuous requests. I knew he would have accidents at school and he did. He has now gone to school 3 days and has pooped in his pants each day. Thankfully the teachers are willing to work with him a bit and the parent teachers are so patient and understanding. I will absolutely die if he gets sent home. The first day I dropped him off, I went back to a quiet house since the Nug was sleeping and I cleaned and did laundry. When Silvio woke up, we went to Trader Joe's and took our time shopping. I got to sing songs to him and even talk to him! It was such a treat. As I expected, Luca loved going to school and didn't seem to mind being away from me at all. We just have this potty issue that I am hoping continues to improve as he sees other kids at school using it properly. I know that preschool is really going to help him understand how important it is to listen and possibly allow him a a great space to get out all of that kinetic energy he has. Sofia loves having her little brother at school and he feels safe knowing that his big sister is right inside. Luca is so social and has already begun to talk about "his friends." I am excited for this new chapter of his life and I am also selfishly thrilled to have some special time with my baby.
4 comments:
i'm so glad you'll have a little "down" time (if you can call being with a ten month old down time!)
after seeing you guys today (which was so great, btw!), i think that luca has a lot to teach us. he has a lot up his sleeve! he's got a lot of smarts, too . . . and it really, really warmed my heart to see avi loving on sofia, and to see her welcoming his love. oh dear. i think i'm welling up . . .
xoxo
Dude, it's not selfish to want alone time with the Nug! (At least this mama certainly doesn't think so!) Wanna hear something crazy? I already feel guilty for the different existence our second one will have (and we aren't even trying yet!!!)
Also, I'm curious to chat with you regarding "Sofia was a breeze" with potty training. We've only been talking about it with Sadie so far, and I would love your two cents on the topic if you'd care to share.
Holy moly batman. I can't believe it's time for school already. He is such a handsome kid. Can't wait to spend more time with you and the kids in January! Love you.
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