And about the time we normally get ready for school, the little guys were both hovering under the stairs where we keep their backpacks. They seemed to think it was time for school. So off we went, Connor included. We did leave the backpacks at home, much to their displeasure. We also parked in the back, which they didn't think too much of either (you're supposed to pull into the carpool area, of course).
But, they seemed to enjoy the hour or so we spent inside. We stopped in Xander's room first, because it's the first one you come to. All the kids made themselves right at home, checking things out and sitting down to play. They all made quick moves for the two computer stations in the back, too.
Xander, holding his favorite toy of the day. We even had to take it with us on our next stop in Sawyer's classroom, but his teacher was nice enough to let us borrow it (to avoid the meltdown we both knew would follow if he had to leave it behind).
And here's Sawyer showing off his favorite classroom activity, the calendar song. He also had a big grin for his teacher when she walked in to see us in Xander's classroom as we arrived.
Big brother couldn't be left out of course, so here he is hamming for the camera while Mommy was talking to the boys speech therapist.
It was a good visit. The boys enjoyed themselves, and I got to hear a few stories about the boys and how they're doing and see them in their daily environment. School has been so good for both of them, in so many ways. There is better engagement from both. There's language emerging from Xander and signs and sounds from Sawyer. There slowly learning to try new things and to reach out to new people.
We are so thankful to have them in a place that they both enjoy and that has helped them so very much in the last year. And we're lucky that they're going to be there again next year, with the same teachers and therapists that they know and love. For two boys who very much need and like routine, it couldn't have worked out better.