First Day of School

Rachel and Livy started Preschool on September 1st. They were happy to be going and went into the class room without a problem. They didn't seem that they would miss me which brought conflicting emotions on my part. I was of course trying to contain my tears while dropping them off, especially because there is a sign outside their room pretty much saying don't show them if you're sad! So a few tears came after when I got to the car. But I was also thrilled that they went without a problem and I didn't have to leave them there sad. I am so happy they have each other and the experience of Nursery at church to help them. I don't know why men don't seem to understand mother's tears though. Eric just doesn't get why I would cry at all when leaving them there. It's not that I was gonna miss them that much but it is just hard to explain. They are so grown up all the sudden and now I am not right there to look out for them. Lots of anxiety about all the normal things that will happen to them in their life that I know they will have to handle on their own. But just like all moms, I want to be there to handle the hard stuff for them, even though I know that is how they grow. Just happy and sad to see them go.

It was hard to get Livy's attention and we were almost gonna be late so this is all I got.

They liked going to the meet the teacher day and had fun playing in their room. Their teachers are Mrs. Frogge and Ms. Stacy. They both seem really nice. I think the fact that we only signed up a few days before school started was good for us. It didn't give any of us too much time to get too nervous.

Outside of school. Hard to get their attention though because there was so much going on. Rachel got a little nervous and said she didn't want to go in while we were in the car but once we got in the classroom she was fine.

This was when I picked them up from their first day. They both said they had so much fun and the best part was how happy they were to see me. I love you Rachel and Livy! I can't believe you are so grown up already and going to school!

Special after school snack. Ice cream pizzas! They loved them. We sat and they told me about their day. It was nice. But everyday since they ask where their special snack is!

Starting the third week and they are doing good. Rachel still likes me to walk into the room with her while she puts her stuff away but then she is good to go. Livy goes running in without looking back. I am happy they are happy there and I am for sure enjoying the few hours a week to get stuff done without too much interruption. Blogging, showering, food shopping, and occasionally exercising with only one kid instead of three is unbelievably easier!