Sam's First Day of School 2009

Sam started back at daycare today. He quickly slid right back in with his old friends and was already talking about going back there tomorrow. At daycare, kids are not allowed to bring any toys from home, but they can bring their own blanket for naptime. So, as a special surprise this morning, we presented Sam with a new blanket! He was SO excited to see "Mater" and "Lightning McQueen" (I think he is McQueen's biggest fan) on his new daycare blanket. Peter and Sam left before I did, and I got a little choked up saying goodbye, but Sam just hugged me and said "it's okay, Mommy." Before today, Sam and I had a ritual in the morning of doing a family hug with Daddy before he left for work and then waving in the front window as Daddy drove off. This morning, I was the only one in the window, and Sam and Peter both waved from the car. I knew he would be okay though as he smiled his great big Sam smile and clutched his new blanket...