"I won't miss you"

Today is Juma's last day of school before the holiday break, so the teachers invited the parents to come for singing time and lunch. Juma enjoyed having me there with him, and showered me with hugs, kisses, and cuddles. During lunch, he wanted me to let him know exactly when I would be leaving, "because I want to give you a big hug and a kiss." When I was leaving, he did so, and then told me, "I won't miss you!" during the afternoon.

Now, that's not something a parent would normally want to hear from a child, but it was comforting to know that Juma is adjusted enough to school that he thoroughly enjoys it--and doesn't even complain about nap time. When I pick him up these days, it's not "Mommy! Let's go home!" Instead it's, "Mommy! Can I stay and play some more?"

We'll see what three week of vacation does to his adjustment. And to our sanity, since outside play time is very restricted in Connecticut winters.

Speaking of insanity, I'm working on my last final. Just a few more hours...