Today was the first day of preschool--feel free to get teary-eyed and blubbery with me. :) I know everyone says it but, really, I cannot believe my kids are this old! Where did it all go???
When I asked Isabel what I would do while they're gone all day, she (taking a cue from her cousin Brooke) offered me the suggestion that "Um, you could, like, just stay home and sweep and moth (mop) the floor and stuff Mommy." Thanks. I think I will! ;)
Spidey and Belle at the Pre-school Party
The kids were so excited but getting more and more nervous as the day was approaching. Last night we had a "Pre-school Party" (as in, before school) and even had a cake with Grandma Kim and Grandpa Manuel (who had eye surgery and was walking around looking like a pirate--but that's a whole 'nother story).
On the way home from Grandma and Grandpa's Isabel said "Wow, guys! It's gonna be a looooong night isn't it?". Excited much? ;)
They were so wound up this morning (and running a little late) after their pancake breakfast with Daddy that I couldn't get them to hold still for a decent picture to save my life. They were so cute--their outfits had been picked out for days (except for Milo's new shirt--thanks to Sagie's great eye!) and they packed their blankies in their backpacks just in case they needed a snuggle for a minute during preschool.
This look says it all. Isabel was sooo anxious when we got there. She is a girl who definitely always wants to know "the plan". She asks me every single day what "our plan" is and loves to know the schedule of how things will go. Preschool was a little (a lot) chaotic this morning and it was completely freaking her out. She kept giving me this fake-not-even-a-smile smile.
Milo, on the other hand, couldn't wait to have at it all! He threw his bag in his cubby, posed for this picture and then disappeared into the crowd. :) I think he's going to love it.
Sitting in circle time together. The only time Milo showed any glimmer of stress or anything was when two kids tried to sit on either side of him. He piped up with a "NO!! THAT'S WHERE MY SISTER HAS TO SIT!!!". Cute. :) I'm so glad that they have each other!When I picked them up, they were both anxiously awaiting me in their little cubby seats. They looked so relieved to see that I had, in fact, returned to get them. They, literally, almost knocked me over with giant hugs and simultaneous chattering. Now, on to naps and the rest of our new schedule. ;)
15 comments:
I'm so glad they liked their first
day of preschool!
We have a pic of Taylor in her cubby on the first day--she was so over us that morning! While I was trying not to get teary-eyed, she was making a beeline for the dress up cabinet.
I hope you enjoy all of the adventures that come your way their first year of school. :)
Sounds like it was a success! One day down. I need to find Ken something..she is so bored with me.
See ya at the zoo.
Yay for preschool!!!
It's nice to see that Issy is working on her homework right away.
Seriously, you probably didn't really think anyone would tear-up with you, but I did! I cannot believe how fast they are growing up! It was just yesterday that Issy would play in my purse and Milo would help her buckle all of Porter's car seats/strollers. :) I LOVE seeing them together at school. And, I LOVE the first picture of them right before school. I think it captured them perfectly. I'm SO glad that it went well for them! So...did you get all of the "mothing" done? :)
Brooke thanks you for the shout-out! I'm glad they are enjoying preschool as much as her.
I am dying at how cute that video is! I can't believe they're in pre-school.
Can I just take them and put them in my pocket cause they are so darn cute! They must seriously keep you entertained all day long with how cute and funny they are!!
Love the video....how do you know they're your friends? "cause they have nametags" said so matter-of-factly. SOOOO adorable. I love it.
I love how Milo tells the kids that "that is his sisters spot"
Seriously it's so precious how close they are.
I had my breakdown last night about my girls going to school... don't read my post unless you really want to be depressed;) I'm feeling better now though...
The beginning of the school year is just a reality check of how fast time is flying.
They are so dang cute. It makes me so excited/sad to think that Lily and Griffin will be going to school in just a few short years. Hopefully they will look out for each other. Lily is certainly quite protective (or bossy) of Griffin now.
OOOOOH! That is so great....and sad! Thank goodness for name tags so you know people are your friends! Give them a great big kiss and hug from me.
Too cute! I just can't beleive it. I really can't! And Milo saving a spot for his sister in the circle just melts my heart. I miss you guys!
I forgot to comment on the look on Issy face in that pic. SOooo funny hopefully she will chill out so she can actually enjoy preschool.
EmmaLee loved watching this video and she tried saying hi to Milo and Isabelle. Then when there was no response, she asked me if they could hear her. They look so grown up suddenly.
And thanks for all your great comments. They help a lot and I love you for it.
I hate kids who get bigger. Except when it means that they can babysit each other and help me vacuum the floor.
Just getting all caught up...I've loved the last few posts and am sitting here trying to figure out how we can do a Colorado visit sometime...we've never been and would LOVE to hang out with you guys. YOu know my mom would come up...hmm? Maybe Spring Break?
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