Preschool

I have been thinking a lot lately about putting Parker in preschool and couldn't quite decide what to do. He won't be starting kindergarten until he is almost 6 so we still have 2 full years before that happens. I have heard a lot about pre schools in this area and also the cost of them. That was one thing that really held me back. We can't quite afford something very expensive, but I also felt like I couldn't afford not to put him in to some sort of class. I think he needs the socialization with other kids and a steady routine. He needs something more stimulating and challenging than I feel I can give him at home everyday, especially with another kid around. So I kind of put it on the back burner and didn't really think about it for a while. Well I was talking to my mom the other day and she mentioned that one of our friends really good friends was starting a preschool and she thought Parker might like it. I had seen a few posters for this preschool and had heard of the ladies doing it, but I don't know them personally. So my mom being the great mom that she is called and got all the information for us and even paid for the start up fee and first months class. So Parker is officially signed up for Preschool. When I asked him if he wanted to start going to school he said, "Ya, today?" No not today, and I think he will be asking me everyday until he starts going on Tuesday. We went to the teacher's home, where the preschool will be, last night and she showed Parker all the different things she has and some of the activities she has planned and he said, "I love it" so I think that was a good sign. She is a super nice lady and I know she has great morals and standards. I know that she will do a great job and I trust her with my child. I hope that he plays well with others and does a little maturing. That would be wonderful. I am excited for the 2 hours a day twice a week without him. Isn't that being an awful mom?? I think it would be wonderful if I could go to the store with one less kid, I might be able to get a lot more done, and he will be doing something besides watching cartoons and bugging me. I am sure I will have many updates on his progress and of course pictures from his first day of "School", sniff, sniff. Why do I get emotional about that. I want him to go, but I can't believe my baby is growing up. I am in big trouble when he starts kindergarten I can already tell!