Virgil

Breathes a sigh of relief--I have been more active on Facebook lately and elsewhere but was pretty sure I hadn't lost three years when I read the blog title. Pre-pre-school--wow. Glad he had a good time.

To the other mother's out there, please help me in explaining to my dear Virgil that it is important that Matthew learn how to socialize with kids his own age LOL!!

I struggle with this one too and I'm a teacher. Twos go to school to be with other children, learn structure, and learn how to separate in a healthy way from parents. These are a few of the benefits of pre-school. It seems that Matthew likes it, so it can be a win-win for everyone. Mine goes to daycare, so he get a bit of the preschool environment, lacking the structure. I am kind of relaxed about it, but I think that it is always a good decision. But many children really do benefit from the program and you will begin to see these benefits in his interactions with you at home.

Really cute pictures.

Thanks Buh4Bee for your input. The main reason why I did it was so that Matthew can be around kids his own age and learn how to socialize with other kids. Right now there are no kids for him to play with and the play groups that we did attend there was no socialization going on except for the mom's.

Virgil and Puss, he is so adorable!! I can't believe how huge he is getting, and school will be a wonderful thing. The time spent with other children will be great, especially if he doesn't normally get that. Take care, all of you. Lots of love.

Gaack! He is so adorable! Yeah, it's nice for them to have other kids to play with. I remember when my oldest was about three and we had a little girl over that he used to play with, and they played doctor-I was the patient and they "cured" me with their musical instruments. So cute.

Aw! Your kid is so cute Virgil!

Virgil, Matthew is so darn cute. I wish I could hug him. Yes, it is very important, actually vital, today to have them enrolled in a pre-pre-school for socialization, your wife is right. Brooke loves daycare and she has many pals and friends. I think Matthew will love it as well and learn so much. He is adorable and really growing up so fast (too fast).

Baki and Janine!!! You're both alive!! Hopefully both doing well.

Thank you all for commenting. Of course I realize Matthew needs socialization. I was just making a wry quip that has a tiny element of truth in it.

When I saw the title of this blog post I wondered if I had fallen into some sort of time warp and woken up 4 years in the future because it seemed like Matthew was a baby only a few months ago, ha.

As long as he has fun it should be a positive experience for him.

Thanks O-P.

Oh, Matthew! He really is adorable and so tall already! I love your pictures of him.

Thank you Themis. I hope you're doing well.

Virgil! That is so MY teaching position! I teach two and three year olds at a private Christian academy here in Fort Worth! It doubles as daycare and is a great way for the kids to learn structure and socialization along with their letters and colors and shapes etc. etc. Before I started, I had no idea that such small little minds were capable of so much!

This was my first time seeing photos of Matthew! The last time I had checked out your blog, you and your wife were still in the process of back and forth visits and paperwork. I am so happy for the three of you!! He is adorable and looks so smart with his knapsack all ready for school!

Grace, just go back in my blogs over the last two years and you'll find lots of pictures of Matthew. Thanks for stopping by.

Wow so beautiful and he looks so happy. It is all the firsts that really matter.

Matthew is such a hppy little boy. Even when he cries, moments later he's laughing and playfull. Thank you Jo.