School Update

Sam is really liking going to school. For the first couple months he would say he didn't want to go, and could he just stay home with me. I told him that he needed to go to school and that his teacher would miss him. He runs off the bus with a huge smile on his face, he loved going but was just reluctant to leave in the morning. Finally he loves school and wants to go in the mornings. He loves the food, loves the toys and even is making friends. We had his conference last week and his teacher said he is doing really good. He needs help getting his coat on but his teacher said that many of the three year olds do. She was really impressed with his adaptive measures. All of my concerns that I told her about in the beginning of the school year. Like toileting himself, washing hands, carrying his plate and cup to the sink he is doing all by himself.

Since going to school he has been able to take himself to the bathroom. We had been taking him because he was "too little". Now he tells us that he needs privacy and that he can do it all by himself. That alone has been such a HUGE difference. He has been much more independent and that has been nice.

One thing that he has struggled with is the first step on the bus. He was doing very good with his fall clothes on. Now that we have our big jacket and boots, he just can't seem to step high enough. The rail is on the left side, and he just can't seem to reach and step at the same time while wearing his jacket. When I ask him about getting on the bus he says OH NO I don't need help but he clearly does and can't get on without help. Coming off the bus he just jumps off that big bottom step. So if anyone has any suggestions please let me know!!!