Another Milestone

It’s going to be hard going back to work today.  I took a couple extra days off because Ella started Preschool. 

Friday, the teachers did a home visit at our house. She was excited to meet them. It was a half hour visit to answer questions about her likes and dislikes and to get to know her. 

Tuesday, they had an open house where we could go and tour her classroom with her.  She was so excited because other kids in her class were there too. She’d say, “Hi!  I’m Ella, what’s your name?” It was hard to get her to leave.

Yesterday was her first real day.  She woke up ready to go!  Mommy did her hair, we had breakfast and were off. We got there early so we could get some pictures before she started. All she wanted to do was go in her classroom! 

I was worried about her being upset when we left, but she walked in and never looked back.  She couldn’t wait to get the day started.

There is an indoor track at the school, so Sam and I took the stroller and walked a mile with Andrew.  This will be awesome for me because I can walk this everyday before work. 

While Ella did great, it was Andrew who didn’t know what to do.  He kept saying he wanted to go to Ella’s school to play.  He truly missed her being away.  I’m sure he will adjust and hopefully come to enjoy his alone time with mom.

When we picked her up from school, a teacher pulled Sam aside to say, “You guys are doing something right.”. Sam asked what she meant by that.  I guess there were some kids who were very upset that their parents had left.  They cried a bit, and Ella made it a point to go to them and tell them it would be ok and asked if they could play together when they felt better. 

As a parent, that is the kind of thing you just love to hear.  She is such a good kid and I hope that her loving and caring nature continues as she gets older.

I surprised myself and didn’t cry.  The night before, however, I was having a very hard time.

Have a wonderful year, my sweet girl.  Daddy and mommy are so proud of you and love you to infinity and beyond!