Sleepy Big Boy, originally uploaded by cheryl.
Friday was a big day in the world of Connor. He went to his very first sleepover at a friend's house. Connor's good friend B was in both of his preschool classes and also goes to the same elementary school that he does (though in a different kindergarten classroom).
B's mom and I became good friends during their last year of preschool together, arranging quite a few playdates and get togethers before all-day school took over our lives. We did a little planning to make the first one a success. I packed his clothes a day early and dropped them by his friend's house, including a car rider tag for school. B's mom was going to pick the boys up straight from school and take them back to their house. I did manage to forget to pack a toothbrush, but I just dropped one in his school backpack with a little note to his teacher about why it was in there and also about the change in pick-up plans (Connor's teacher is one of those who direct car line in the afternoons, so she knows our vehicles and would recognize Connor was getting into a different car).
They boys had a big time. Lots of playing and eating and watching movies and just being boys. B's parents were even very complimentary of Connor, telling us how well he behaved and how polite he was during his stay. And it seemed to be a big hit with the boys, so we'll have to try to plan another one soon at our house! Connor can't wait to show off his room and his toys to his friend.
Connor is our well-traveled child, so I wasn't terribly worried about his first night away with friends. He knows B and his mom very well, so I was hopeful we wouldn't get a middle of the night call wanting to go home.
What we did have happen, though, is that one tired little boy came home. He went to bed about 6 o'clock Saturday afternoon and slept all night long. He's been complaining about a headache and also a little on the whiny side here at home.
It's hard to be five (almost six). Even when you get to do fun things, it's still hard.
And just for the record, he doesn't want to go to school tomorrow. It's still too early.