Caden's Playdate

Up until now, other than my friend Kelley, school and our family, I haven't left Caden anywhere. He pitches a huge fit when it's time to separate from me and honestly, it's just not worth it. Any play dates we've had have included mom and kids. Today, he had his first play date on his own. Nathan's mom invited him to come over and play and yesterday he was all excited about the idea. This morning, however, he informed me he changed his mind. I talked it up and convinced him he'd have fun. He finally said he'd go, but he asked me if I would speed shop. We do lots of things speedy around our house (speed clean, speed bath, speed shop). Things are more fun when you do them fast. Nathan was waiting at the door for him and Caden went right in without a problem. He took his light saber and a few Star Wars library books and was all set. Krissy told me he got weepy once for a few minutes, but she suggested play doh and he was fine. It's so good to see Caden stretching himself and maturing. If he doesn't, all day kindergarten is going to be so hard next year!