The end of a wonderful thing.

So here is Jaimin 2 years ago getting ready to go to his first day of preschool. As many of you know Jaimin has been behind on his speech and so he had to go to a special preschool to help him. This was very hard for me, not only because I had to admit that something was wrong with him but because he was just barely 3 and I was sending him to school. At this point in Jaimin's life he wasn't talking at all, very rarely could you even get him to repeat what you had said.
I will never forget the first day we took him to school. He had really never been left with anyone except my parents for a short time so I new it was going to be hard. Jones and I walked him into the classroom where one of his teachers was and Jaimin was actually excited to be there because there were toys. Well as soon as he found out we were leaving he started crying. Not what I wanted to hear or see. Anyway the teacher came over and picked him up and said it is usually easier if the parents just go and not make the goodbye last longer. So Jones and I went and sat in the car. After a few minutes Jaimin and his teacher came outside to get some kids from the bus and he was sobbing. This broke our hearts, all Jones and I could do was sit there and cry. Jones kept asking if we could just go back and get him which of course I wanted to do but knew how much he needed the help. So we decided to just go run some errands to make time go by faster, well it didn't work, it felt like the longest day ever! The next day was a little better, he still cried but not as much and by the end of the week he wasn't crying at all. Now here he is on the last day of preschool after going there for 2 years. At this point he is talking in full sentences, interacting with others, and one of the most happiest kids ever. Since the first week of school 2 years ago he has never complained about it, in fact he always talked about how he loved it and was always excited to go. Amazingly this day was almost harder for me than the first day. Not only did I cry on his last day but I have cried for many days prior. I even made a fool of myself and cried at one of the meetings with all of the administration. I never thought I would like a school or teachers as much as I have this one. The teachers and staff are amazing! Every single day the teachers would come and greet jaimin with a big hug. One of my favorite things was seeing Jaimin running to his teachers with open arms yelling at the top of his lungs "Hi Teacher Tina, Hi Teacher Rocio, and Hi Teacher Dana". He absolutely loves his teachers and loved going to class! He had some of the most caring teachers anyone could ask for, they truly do care for him. Not once after 2 years did he ever come home upset, he was always in such a good mood after spending the day with them. In fact if he weren't at school he was at home playing school he loved it so much. If it were up to me I would keep him at this school until he graduated. I have so many mixed emotions, Happy because we were unsure Jaimin would be ready for Kindergarten and he is more than ready now. And sad because I know how much he loves his teachers and school and won't be able to see them anymore (except for the many visits I plan on having).
Jaimin has grown and accomplished more than I thought was possible while being at this school. They have helped him make a complete turn around. Without them I am not sure how he would be. So Thank you Teacher Tina, Teacher Rocio, and Teacher Dana!!!