First Day of Preschool

Nora Lane

First day of Preschool

August 10, 2015

Although not officially the first day of school, today was Nora & Janie's first day back at their daycare since I went back to work in my classroom.

Janie has been moved out of the "Young Toddler" room and into the first "Early Preschool" room after our summer off. She had her first day with her new teachers, though familiar to us from when Nora was in that classroom, and her old friends were there too. It was a little bit rough at drop off (I couldn't expect much better, really) but I think she had very few bumps after she calmed down from mommy leaving.

Janie contemplating her first day back at school!

{Can you see those piggies???}

Holding hands with her friends.

(Janie is in the pink dress.)

Nora ended last year in the second "Early Preschool" classroom and began today in the actual Preschool class, making today her first day of "official" preschool! So many emotions!

I mean, we've been going to our daycare since Nora was almost one and mostly things are going to be pretty much as she expects them to be. Not a huge transition or anything. But, it marks a milestone for us and that in itself is exciting. So naturally, we had to snap some pictures before we left for school in the morning.

Side note: It took us an HOUR AND A HALF to get out of the house this morning. Not including mommy. I was up and ready before either of them got out of bed. We are really going to have to work on our morning routine before next week if we are going to get anywhere on time! I won't elaborate a whole lot on how taking these pictures took twenty minutes but I will tell you that it involved chasing multiple dogs in and out of the house, picking up doggy doo before toddler feet stepped in it, and chasing around an eighteen month old. I was sweating and it was only 8:30 in the morning!

Nora was all in for taking pictures because I promised a marshmallow. Janie didn't really understand the bribes that I offered so she wasn't as good about taking pictures. One of the only clear shots I got of her!

On the way home, we talked about her day. She told me she had a good day. She liked playing with the dollhouse and was looking forward to having a puppet show tomorrow. Her teacher also told me that they were going to get out princess plates for the home center and Nora was pretty much thrilled with that idea! She told me that she was sad when she had to go to the potty but wouldn't elaborate on why. She apparently did not take a nap but instead "talked the whole time" {her words} so hopefully that doesn't become an issue! She painted shapes with sponges, traced her name, and learned the sprinkler dance move. All in a day's work!

We got sent this picture of her sorting rocks!

We are so proud of you, Nora! 

You have grown up to be such a big almost-three-year-old! 

You amaze us with how much you remember and 

how well you can articulate your thoughts and wishes. 

You are very kind to others and 

try your best to use good manners. 

You have such a special little giggle that makes our hearts sing. 

We love seeing you learn & grow and 

can't wait to see what you learn this year at school. 

Happy first day of Preschool! 

We love you!

Mommy & Daddy

{Crossing my fingers that drop off will improve tomorrow!!!}