Isaiah away

This summer the boys are all participating in a summer child care program for a few hours 4 days a week. It is really the first time Isaiah has ever been away from his parents for longer than an hour at a time, several days in a row. I was curious as to how he would react. He is very independent in nature, and generally gets along well with everyone, but he can be kind of clingy. He still wants me to carry him around quite often.

At the end of week 1, I would say they're all thoroughly enjoying it. No tears when I drop them off, and when we're getting ready in the morning, they're all excited to go. When I pick them up at noon Elijah usually asks to stay longer, and everyone is happy and ready to spend time together for the rest of the day. Isaiah's reaction, however, at pick up time will absolutely be burned into my memory forever- I hope.

He sees me from across the room, our eyes connect, he crouches down in a half-squat kind of position, bends his arms at the elbow like a boxer, hands in little fists, then springs toward me, running, arms pumping, yelling "Mooommmmyyy" all the way. He jumps into my arms and squeezes with all of his strength. It is the best feeling in the world.