Last Day of Preschool

Today was Jaxon's last day of preschool.  I made him ride the bus because I new the fight I would be in for if I took him to his class.  His teacher had asked the kids with summer birthdays to bring treats today.  So I made Dirt and Worms.  Jaxon's cup is minus the dirt of course.

When Jaxon was screened for preschool he couldn't walk at all. He was unable to communicate anything.  His teacher admitted after reading his file she thought to herself "can I do this"  He fell asleep about 3/4 the way through the 3 hour class.  Then she met Jaxon.  Today he can walk to the bus, walk to class, walk and play on the playground.  He stays awake all through class.  He has over 80 words in his vocabulary.  He knows and recognizes all his letters, numbers and shapes.  And his teacher forgets he is any different than the other kids and they are all 2 years older than Jax.

It was a little bittersweet.  It will be nice to not have to get up super early in the mornings but I will also miss getting a little time to myself every week.  The year started off a little rocky with Jaxon hating the bus ride, and scaring teachers with lots of things such as falling down or hitting his head.  But as the year wore on they became more accustomed to his normal behavior and I got less and less phone calls and notes.  His main teacher Mrs. Moody is leaving.  We are really going to miss her.  It was so great for all of us to have such a great experience for Jaxon's 1st year.  With IEP's and all that goes along with sending a special needs child to school it can be a little overwhelming.  But when you know your child loves his teacher and that they will take good care of him you don't have nearly as much to worry about.  Honestly that's the truth.  I just knew everyday he would be fine.  He might drive her nuts following her around or clinging to her but he would be ok!!  I mean look at this kid is he spoiled or what. 

 He also had several para's he felt really close to.  Jaxon didn't realize today was his last day for the year but when I told him to give Mrs Anna a hug, he gave her a BIG hug.  He really liked her.  She has a calm way about her and he seems to really respond well to her.  I'm excited she will be working with him next year also.  We don't know who his teacher will be yet but I hope to meet her?? before school starts.

Next year will be all new students and a new teacher so he will have some adjusting to do.