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This is a great idea!

E has been in daycare since she was 6 months old, but she's starting in the nursery class at her actual school in September. She's going to have to wear a uniform - and I'm getting emotional just thinking about it! I'm pretty sure the transition will be smooth because she is super confident, even though she will be one of the youngest kids in her year.

My son started back to full time daycare today after a summer of part time. He's moving to the 2.5-3 room next week, so there's a lot of change happening at once for him. Hopefully it goes ok. Today he got to touch a snake (reptile visitor!) so he was VERY excited when I picked him up.

@erinbaderin: I actually asked my kid's teachers to stop sending him to the next class up for visits because he does sooo horribly. He does much better for the actual transition. I think maybe the back and forth is confusing and upsets him. I hope things go well for your son! It's so hard to see them struggle.

I SAH and my just turned 3 year old starts preschool in September. Honestly, I'm so excited for both of us. She does great with drop of programs already (she does a 3 hour class at the gym once a week). Like the first time I dropped her off it was "bye mommy!" And no tears. I think she is really ready for more formal preschool and will love it. As it was I had to bribe her to leave the school when we toured it! And me? I need a break from her. I love being home with her but some space will be good for both of us- plus the one on one time with the baby will be good. So I am just very excited and not worried at all. She will only be going two mornings a week.

DS is 2.5 years old and just started 3 year old preschool today. He is going full time and loved it. He was so excited to do homework. He was pulling it out of his backpack before I could buckle him in.

DD2 seems excited about her new class at preschool. I decided to place her with the 4-5 year olds (she'll be 3 years 9 months) instead of the 3-4 year olds. She has an older sister so she likes being with older kids anyway. Hope she does well!

@oliviaoblivia:

My son has never been with anyone other than family but he will start 2.5 year old preschool in a few weeks. I'm worried about him but like that it's 2 hours, 2 days a week so I hope it won't be too overwhelming. I work full time so my parents are fortunately helping with his drop off and pick ups.

DS is 3.5. He's been at one preschool since he turned 2, and we've really loved it. We are changing for a few reasons--he doesn't need to do 4 years at the same preschool (he's got 2 more years left because of how his birthday falls), the new preschool is a parent co-op (where I attended as a little one), and it's less than half the cost (!) But I'm nervous. Other than cost, we have no complaints about the old preschool, and I wonder if I'm throwing away something awesome for an unknown. I'll probably reenroll him in the old preschool for summers (the new preschool doesn't do summers), and DS2 will attend there his 2s year if we decide to send him anywhere. But I'm nervous and don't want him to have too much trouble with the transition.

@FliegepilzHut: happy all day is great! My son basically didn't eat for a week when he started, and took teeny naps. They'll adjust! Now I love daycare because he eats whatever they serve there so I know he's at least getting one good meal in.

@gilmoregirl: His official move date is Sept 6, so he's got two more weeks of transition. They managed to get him to visit on Friday by having the teacher that he loves go with him, I'm thrilled that they're being so gentle and understanding with him and trying to figure out ways to make him comfortable. Also we told him if he went we would have a celebration with cake and a Paw Patrol car . We'll see how this week goes. On Friday he told me he didn't want to go because he didn't know anybody's name, which broke my heart, but his teacher took him to show him where they have pictures of everybody and told him all their names, plus we keep reminding him that three other boys from his class are going too. I hope your son's first day goes well tomorrow! Being a parent is so hard!

Fun post! DS starts his second formal year of preschool after Labor Day. He is excited but upset that he won't be in the same classroom with the same teachers (he thrives on routine). DD is turning 2 in October but I signed her up for early preschool two mornings per week to give her a little more socialization (we have a nanny for the two days I work) and to give me a little time to do some work at home. I'm nervous for her but I think she will really love it once she gets used to it! She starts on 9/13.