Update

Ben did really well today. He wore his backpack into school and was very excited when we got to school.  When we arrived, the class was getting ready to go outside. This is a hectic time for any school ~ getting everyone to go potty, get their coats on, and sit nicely while they wait for everyone to get ready. But, during the transition, this class was definitely more calm and organized then any class I have seen so far.  I went outside with Ben and he immediately ran to the bikes. He spent a minute or two riding bikes and then he saw the sand box. He played in the sand box for a minute (literally) before he spied the slide/jungle gym and then he was off running towards that.  He climbed and laughed and generally enjoyed himself. Then he was off again to the sand box. At this point I gave him the two minute warning that I would be leaving, but that he could stay and play with his new friends. When I went to leave, he started to cry.  Ms. Gretchen picked him up and held him for a few minutes. I hid in one of the classrooms where I could see him and he stopped crying within those few minutes. Then, I watched him from the monitors in the lobby (did I mention that each classroom and the playgrounds have cameras and can be viewed by a wall of monitors in the lobby? Awesome!).  When Cailey and I arrived this afternoon, Ben was in the Art room. He was painting and having tons of fun. His teacher said he did a great job today. He didn't nap, but I am not surprised...there is so much to take in and he probably didn't want to sleep today.  But, she said he rested quietly on his mat and was not disruptive. YEAH BEN!! On the way home Ben talked about the computers, art, dancing, and toys!!! He was SOOO talkative this afternoon ~ more than I have heard EVER!!!  He talked the whole way home!!!  I take that as a really good sign.  My only complaint ~ his teacher said he had a poop accident at school, so she threw his underwear away!!! WHAT???  THROW THEM AWAY??? I was kinda pissed. I don't expect them to clean the underwear, but they can put them in a zip lock bag and I will clean/wash them at home! Don't throw them away!!! Especially because the underwear was a more expensive pair from The Children's Place...I was experimenting with the waist band comfort for Ben...he says the cheap ones from WalMart "itch"...of course they do...figures! So, I was pissed about that. Oh, well. I will make a note to remind them not to throw away any clothes in the future. Geesh! 

All in all I am very happy about this move so far. It feels right to me.