Charlie's Big Boy School Adventure...

Watching for his bus...

Playing in the snow with William while waiting outside for the bus...

Oh So Eager to GET ON!

So glad they have built in car seats on the bus!  Charlie was ready!

When we moved here to Elk River, I started taking Charlie to a weekly class offered by the school district for parents and children.  We would go and play with other kids Charlie's age, and do some arts and crafts, circle time, etc.  When we were there I noticed that Charlie still isn't talking much, or very clearly, especially compared to kids his own age.  He says crazy, long words like Tyrannosaurus Rex, but can't/won't tell you what he wants to drink.  So, I decided to have him checked out by our Birth to 3 program.  He qualified for services based on his expressive language, meaning he takes it all in well, but doesn't get it out as well.  I can tell he gets frustrated by it, and I am all for early intervention!  So, twice a week for 2.5 hours he is going to go to the local preschool program and have speech therapy along with getting to play with kids his age, both with and without problems.  So great!  Since we are still new here, it's great for Charlie to get a chance to make some buddies.  So far he loves it, and his teacher and aide both seem to enjoy him.  We are happy Charlie is getting to do something that is all his too.  The little brother always seems to end up following along behind big brother, and I like that he is doing something that is all his.  William doesn't get to ride a bus!  On a funny, and touching note, William was VERY upset and bothered that we were just putting Charlie on this bus and letting people drive away with him.  He wanted to make sure he was coming back.  He has also been asking to go see Charlie's school.   I think he is intrigued by this separate life that Charlie suddenly has...  We are all excited to see the progress Charlie will be making, and I am grateful that I followed my gut and contacted the program. I must say though, it was one of the hardest things I have ever done, putting my little baby on that bus!