A lot of changes have occurred over the last couple of weeks: new daycare, new routine and today...a new school! We were lucky enough to get the girls enrolled in the 4 year preschool program through the Cedar Rapids School District-a grant funded program (so it's free). They go everyday from 9am to 1 pm and get to eat breakfast and lunch there too!
Headed Out:
Stella:
Zoe:
Abby:
Abby-Zoe-Stella:
So the girls were all excited and ready to go. Nobody was nervous, not even me. Thought we were headed out the door without a hitch. Then the girls asked for a quick drink and as Zoe's taking a drink, Stella smacks the bottom of her cup, knocking it out of her hand and soaking Zoe! Quick outfit change then dropped Rowan off at daycare.
Walking to School:
So we enter the class room and its packed with twenty 3 and 4 year olds and their parents-hanging up backpacks, washing hands and trying to get everyone settled in at their assigned seats to eat breakfast (by this time at least half of the kids and a few parents are in tears).
I kissed each of the girls and told them to have a good day and as I step away from Abby, she bursts into tears, which made me cry. I SWEAR, the thought of crying hadn't even crossed my mind-I totally blame the whole incident on the little boy sitting next to her who was hanging around his dad's neck for dear life screaming "I'm not staying here!" Thankfully Ian got her settled and after the the teacher promised us "she would be fine in 10 minutes", we headed out.
I was so excited to hear what they had to say when they got home tonight, but sure didn't expect Abby to puke on command after I asked her "how the first day of school was?" (Poor girl is still so worked up about things). But in the end, I would say they had a good day and were excited to tell be about the crocodile puppet, the little children rug, what they had for lunch and sing me a new song!
Headed Out:
Stella:
Zoe:
Abby:
Abby-Zoe-Stella:
So the girls were all excited and ready to go. Nobody was nervous, not even me. Thought we were headed out the door without a hitch. Then the girls asked for a quick drink and as Zoe's taking a drink, Stella smacks the bottom of her cup, knocking it out of her hand and soaking Zoe! Quick outfit change then dropped Rowan off at daycare.
Walking to School:
So we enter the class room and its packed with twenty 3 and 4 year olds and their parents-hanging up backpacks, washing hands and trying to get everyone settled in at their assigned seats to eat breakfast (by this time at least half of the kids and a few parents are in tears).
I kissed each of the girls and told them to have a good day and as I step away from Abby, she bursts into tears, which made me cry. I SWEAR, the thought of crying hadn't even crossed my mind-I totally blame the whole incident on the little boy sitting next to her who was hanging around his dad's neck for dear life screaming "I'm not staying here!" Thankfully Ian got her settled and after the the teacher promised us "she would be fine in 10 minutes", we headed out.
I was so excited to hear what they had to say when they got home tonight, but sure didn't expect Abby to puke on command after I asked her "how the first day of school was?" (Poor girl is still so worked up about things). But in the end, I would say they had a good day and were excited to tell be about the crocodile puppet, the little children rug, what they had for lunch and sing me a new song!