Today was Anna's first day of preschool and I was a nervous wreck. We've pretty much been attached at the hip for the past 29 months so it was definitely a big day in our house. I brought her into the classroom, played with her for a little while, said "good-bye," and was barely out the door before the tears started. I then continued to sob for the next 15 minutes before calling Todd who was able to talk me down.
I started feeling better as the hours ticked by and I hadn't received a frantic phone call from the school asking me to come get her. When I went to pick her up (I was the first parent at the school, by the way) all the kids were sitting around the table finishing lunch and Anna was leaning back in her chair with a food container on her face! I guess she was feeling pretty comfortable.
The teachers said she was an old hat and participated in all of the activities. I don't know why I'm surprised that she did so well? She's an awesome kid. We're so lucky.
Here are a few pics from this past weekend up in Truckee. The weather was beautiful and we spent both days swimming at Donner Lake.
5 comments:
remember that exact view over your belly of beautiful donner lake when you're in labor!!!
...and we knew Anna would have a great time in preschool, she's such a social butterfly!! I wish I could be a fly on the wall...
When your children do well in school or away from home that means that you are doing a good job as a parent. That's the whole point!!! Nice job!
I agree with Emily. Wouldn't it be great to watch through a one-way mirror or something?
Sarah, your story about Anna's first day brought a flood of memories rushing back to me and a new set of tears. I can remember dropping my little ones off their first days too. It was so hard, and of course, like Anna they were just fine--it's always harder for the mommy. How many days a week does she go?
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