hello pre-K

Tuesday the little lady returned to school.  Being that it was her first day, parents were asked to accompany their children for a shortened school day.  Hand in hand we walked through the hallways of her school enthusiastic for another year of learning and new experiences.  Our gal is delighted to not only be in PRE-KINDERGARTEN, but to be attending school four afternoons a week.  Our first task of the year will be developing the fruits of patience, as our little lady waits out the clock, anxious for her school day to begin each day. 

 

I enjoyed every minute of watching our little lady in her element as she accessorized herself in the imaginary play center, sharpened pencils, prepared "stone macaroni" in the sand table, participated in her first "class meeting" during rug time, made her teachers nervous painting in an all-white sun dress, interacted with new teachers, Erin and Nicole, and met new classmates.

 

 

Being that her first day was only an hour, and I was already paying for a sitter, I decided to treat us to a little celebratory pedicure.  Truth be told, it is getting tricky to reach my toe nails over my swelling baby bump.  And, there's nothing like sneaking in a little girl time with my favorite gal while getting my feet massaged simultaneously.

 

 

Day two brought as much enthusiasm as day one, and with her school clothes hand-selected from head to toe, she was eager to spend her first full afternoon at school.  She did not bat an eye at drop off, and proceeded confidently into her classroom. 

 

 

The little lady's pupil was less than thrilled after dropping big sister off at school, and proceeded to moan loudly in the van.  When asked what was troubling his two-year-old soul he responded, "Sissy. Not. Here."

Our gal was beaming at pick up, and joyfully announced, "I'm so glad school has started again!"

Highlights of her first day included watching the class pet, Slider the turtle, crawl across the classroom rug, playing on the "blue playground," and spending "lots of time in the dress-up area, of course."

 

Here's to another great year!