First Day of School

So, today I sent my babies off to Pre-K. Rick likes to point out that they haven't been babies for a long time. I know that but it also seems like just yesterday that they were babies and now they are off to public school. I'm not sure how we got here. Time really does fly.

The kids have been anticipating this day all week. On Monday, we went to "meet the teacher" where they met, Mrs. Whitehill. I chose the teacher so we already knew who they had for a teacher. Delaney has been asking for weeks if Mrs. Whitehill lives on a hill. We've been trying to explain that its just her last name. After, "meet the teacher" night Jax said, "I thought she was going to have white hair. " I guess he was thinking that the last name must have meant something as well. His teacher is very young, sweet and cute and far from having any white hair. Jax also pointed out once again that he won't be seeing his best friend, Emily as much.

Tuesday Baylor woke up thinking it was time to go to school. When I informed him once again that he didn't start school until Wednesday, he cried and told me, "I'm sick of you telling me one more day. I want to go to school." Although, he was throwing a fit, I was happy that it wasn't the other way around and him not wanting to go to school.

Luckily, my students do no arrive until Thursday so I was able to go in a little late and take the kids to school for their first day. Everyone was more than cooperative. Delaney said several times that her stomach hurt her but she would be okay. I think it was nerves. I fixed everyone what they wanted for breakfast.

Jax eating waffles
Delaney eating cinnamon toast
Baylor requested fruity pebbles but it was a little early for him to be eating!
All together and ready for school!
"you can take my picture, but I am not smiling"

"ready for school!"

Ms. Strike a pose looks so grown up!

Walking to class...

It was a little errie to be in my old elementary school even though it has changed

Arrival to Mrs. Whitehills Beach Club. The kids were more than excited to see their name on little "fishies" and the room to have sea creatures! They have been so fascianted in everything that has to do with the beach.

And, then I left... Rick had forbid me to shed any tears while we were there

From what they told me, it was a typical first day where they learned where things were and how to follow some simple procedures. They said they learned how to pick up toys, but I have a feeling that at home they will still receive a failing grade. Jax was amazed that the school has a library. And, they told me all about going to the "afeteria" to see the "ancipal" speak. Delaney was very excited that they were able to paint. The only disappointment was that they didn't get to play on the playground. Apparently, they were working on it but their teacher has promised that they can play soon. At home, they were continuously playing school. It was apparent that a whole new world had opened up for them...full of new words which they can barely pronounce!