Show and Tell

 Matthew took his stuffed beagle (Beagie) to show and tell yesterday.  Little did I know what an emotional experience that would be. This was our conversation in the car.

Matthew:  Beagie is sad because he wants to be at home with his dog biscuits.
Me:  Well, tell Beagie that preschool only lasts until 1 PM and he'll be home in the afternoon.

Matthew:  Beagie is scared about going to preschool because he doesn't know if he's allowed to be there.
Me:  Tell Beagie that he's allowed because it's a special day for show and tell.

Matthew:  Beagie is scared because he thinks he'll be all alone.
Me:  Tell Beagie that you'll be with him the whole time.

(There may have been another thing or two that Beagie needed to be reassured about as well.)

Fortunately, it all ended well:  I asked Mattie at dinner how Beagie liked show and tell, and he said, "Beagie thought it was wonderful!  He can't wait to go back!"

(James, by the way, took his Buffalo pencil for show and tell on Tuesday.  The pencil expressed no concerns about the experience.)

Mattie and James also had their first playdate yesterday without us around -- they went over to Brett and Brock's house and had a great time playing Legos and running around.