stretching his wings

My son started his first day of preschool with no parents around. It was a very good transition.
He said" bye momma, see ya later" and off he went holding one of his new friends' hands(Cass).
Cass is a little boy lux's age with the same build and height. Cass' mom is megan and she is very nice, although I didnt get much time to talk to her at the open house yesterday, I am sure we will begin to talk as our kids gravitate toward one another. Lux seemed relaxed and at ease yesterday when we arrived at the school, I think all the time we spent focusing on preparing him for school has paid off. His frequent school visits during the summer and his teacher coming to the house made a definite impact on his comfort level. I feel like we did something really nice for him. At this age, surprises that effect a child't emotional foundation are not welcomed surprises. They are met with resistance and tightly gripped hands.
The children at Detroit waldorf school are very sweet kids, they were helping the younger kids get on and off the swings, sharing their toys and holding hands as they moved around the playground.
I am excited about this year, and I am anticipating many many insights and changes.