Deep Thinker

Recently, Mason completed his first year in a preschool program.  I have to admit that I was very apprehensive about 3K in general...not with where he was going only because Carson did not start until he was four years old.  I guess  I had a little "mommy guilt" but deep down in my "mommy soul" I knew that it was the best for him.  Mason is very much an intervert.  He really does not need others(except for Carson, he desparately needs Carson).  Honestly, he is exactly like Tony & my dad (he even looks like my dad), but they are all very quiet, humble individuals that do not need a large group of people around.  Actually, small groups are preferred.  I was a little concerned at first but now I have little worries about him.  He has overly impressed me this year...lots of growing, lots of learning, and he has made lots of little friends.
He has truly had the best experience I could ever hope for in a preschool.  His teacher was wonderful and so very patient on the days Mason was a little more apprenhensive.  He has learn so many things...letters & the sounds they make, numbers, and many bible verses.  But most importantly, he has learned valuable lessons that have set a foundation that will follow him the rest of his life.  For that, I am forever grateful!!
Each day, Mason would depend on me to pick him up(daddy was okay too but he really looked for me).  As the year went on, he would hop in the car with a new story or a new letter to talk about.  He wanted homework when Carson had to sit and do his homework.  So, we gave him a notebook to write his letters and numbers...he was thrilled.  I have to admit that I underestimated him a little.  He really was eager to learn.
At the end of this 3K experience, I am so glad I made the decision to let Mason attend this year.  He was ready, maybe more than I was ready to let him go.  At his program a few weeks ago, Mason received the "Deep Thinker Award", and his teacher commented that no matter what she said or told Mason he would always have a response or a question.  She said "Mason is always thinking."  He was also named "Student of the Year" for being the student that mastered all skills and had great behavior.  As he sang his little heart out, I smiled the biggest smile and tears flowed down my face.  He was thrilled to be a big boy standing on stage and singing for the Lord...and that makes my heart as happy as it can be and I was feeling very full, so grateful that I can leave my kids at a wonderful christian school that is teaching so much more than letters & numbers......
Here are a few pics from his 3k adventures...

Mason and his little friend Landon

Mason & Tucker playing store

Ms. Oliver with my sweet Mason