My Baby's Growing Up

When I arrived at school this morning to drop the kids off, one of the teachers informed me that I was to leave Ryker in the preschool room instead of the toddler room. They've been transitioning him for about two weeks already but it still came as a surprise.

We were late getting there, so the kids had already begun their morning routine. They were all sitting in a circle around the edge of the big rug. Ryker looked confused, and a bit shy. I told Jack to make sure he helped Ryker and let him sit next to him. Jack circled the rug about 3 times, Ryker on his heels, trying to find an opening big enough for both of them. Then they settled down. Ryker smiled.

Every morning the kids sit in that circle and then they stand up and say the Pledge of Allegiance and then sing a couple patriotic songs with their hands over their hearts. They march around the circle too. It's hilarious. So Jack stood up and put his hand over his heart. Ryker had no idea what to do, so turned and faced Jack, right up next to him, to see what HE was doing. Then he put his left hand over his heart and pivoted back into his spot. He just stood there, and when they were singing he sort of swayed.

It was completely adorable. Ryker fits right into that group size-wise, but still seemed so LITTLE because he had no idea what to do. And Jack seemed so BIG, knowing everything and looking after his brother. What a cute pair.