Preschool Tryouts?

It looks like we are going to try preschool!  Danny's not ready yet, but Mateo appears to be.  He's been going to Children's Church by himself, doing well in Sunday School, and has been asking about going to school with his pal, Davis.  Sooooo . . . . 

Today we went by the preschool to look around and it seemed really great.  As a parent, I appreciated the safety precautions in place.  Mateo, on the other hand, appreciated the big wheels available in the church basement when the park outside was rained or snowed out!  :)  

I REALLY want Mateo to go to preschool.  I want him ready for Kindergarten; I want him to LIKE learning.  I want his English to improve and his social circle to expand.  I love that they do Bible stories and have chapel because I want Mateo to love Jesus.

So get this.

I told Mateo that if he's big enough to go to school, then he's big enough not to need a NAP.

Ray looked at me, and said, "you told him what?!?!"

I admit it.  The afternoon without that one quiet hour will be sorely missed, but what I'm hoping is that it'll keep him wanting to go when he decides he doesn't feel like it one day.

What do you think?  Bad idea?  Good idea?

Mateo LOVED his visit to the school and was quite put out when it was time to leave, so we've signed him up to try out next week before the Christmas break!!!  3 days a week for 3 hours.  Not too bad?  I'll keep you posted!