School day

Elias went to school today, and even though there were just a few dramatic declarations of "I don't want to go to school!" early on, he ended up voluntarily leaving the house, getting into the car, and (Amy tells me, because I wasn't there) entering the classroom, all without a single tear. Well, the parents may have shed a few.

From his and the guide's report, Elias was involved and happy in class. We had been preparing for the worst -- and apparently there was at least one other child who cried his heart out when left in that Mommy-less environment -- so we are on the moon that the very first day went so well. I'm very proud of Elias for being so brave and excited about school!