School Days

Even though the calendar may not agree, to me the end of summer and start of fall is always marked with the start of school.  A few weeks ago, Hadley started her second year of preschool.  She was just as excited as last year to start.  Hadley was also very excited to be going full-time this year.

At a parent-teacher conference last year, her teacher told me that if they started something new on a day when Hadley was not there, Hadley would demand that they start at the beginning for her so she got all of the information.  With that in mind, I knew she would do well with full-time. 

She still loves school and is excited to be in the big kids group with Mrs. Tetreault.  This year she is much better at telling me what she learned at school and what they talked about.  Her teacher said she is a great listener and always wants to learn more. 

I’m so glad she likes school and hope she always keeps her love of learning.

Walking up to school

Malia also started “school” this year.  A good friend started an in-home daycare/preschool.  Malia and I have never been apart, so Gideon and I decided it would be a good thing for both Malia and me to have some time on our own. 

She only goes one day a week for a few hours, but I was still worried how she (and me) would do.  I talked to her about going to Ms. Christy’s house by herself and how much fun she would have.  When her first day came, she was very excited and ready to go. 

Malia’s school is close to Norwich, so Gideon dropped her off.  He said she was excited to hang up her backpack and jacket, take off her shoes and then run off to play.  She didn’t cry or get upset at all.  I kept myself busy and did okay too without her. 

I’m so proud of her and love that she is learning to go off on her own.  My babies are growing up so fast!

Very excited for her first day

Heading to school with Daddy

Worn out after her first day