Last Day of Preschool 2013-2014

It seems like the school year just began and here we are looking at the last day. Raelyn and Max have had a fabulous year at ECC. It was a long winter with several delays and cancellations but other than that, it was smooth sailing.

Max enjoyed his first year in the 2's class and made lots of friends. The two he mentioned daily are Jackson and Jordan. The head teacher in his class was Miss Peggy and there were several assistant teachers. His favorites were Miss Rachael and Miss Dora. His favorite activities were riding bikes outside, playing in the gym, and learning new songs.

Raelyn loved every minute in the 3's class. She played with several different children but some of her favorite friends are Aubrey, Ella, and Grant (from the 4's class). The head teacher in her class was Mrs. Reed and her favorite assistant teachers were Miss Kathy and Miss Debi. She loved Tuesday music class with Mrs. Cook, running outside, and playing in the gym.

We can't say enough good things about the program at ECC. We appreciate how much they love and enjoy our kids. Thankfully, after a long weekend off they'll start the summer program. Much will be the same, but they'll have a few different teachers for the summer, some new friends, and a more relaxed classroom.

And here are our last day of school pictures (they are holding their first day photos).

First day of Preschool 2013-2014

The kids started full day care outside the house in early June. Our school has a summer program and both Raelyn and Max really enjoyed meeting new friends, making crafts, and Fun Friday's. Just like all the "big kids" we know, summer is over and the new school year has begun. Today was their first day of all day preschool for the 2013-2014 school year. To mark the occasion, we took a few photos. :)

We are so thankful that both kids love their school and teachers! What a blessing to know they are well cared for and loved all day when we can't be with them. When we arrived to school this morning (after having last week off), Mr. Drake was there to greet us and Max happily showed him a rock he picked up on the way into the building. Mr. Drake, the director, ooo'ed and ah'ed and examined the rock with Max noticing how smooth it was. Max was so proud of his rock that he gave it a kiss! Raelyn exclaimed, "There are new friends AND old friends here today!"

What a great first day!

First Day of "School"

We've embarked on another new adventure. The adventure of daycare, also known as school at our house. Today was Raelyn and Max's first day at full-day school. They are attending the same place where Raelyn has gone to Mom's Day Out for the last two years. We love it there, Raelyn loves it, and Max at least recognizes it.

We took a few photos before leaving the house this morning to commemorate the big day.

Raelyn assured us that she was going to take care of Max at "her" school.  When we arrived we snapped a few more photos before entering the building.

We showed Max his room and put his bag in his cubby. (Maybe tomorrow I'll get a picture of his cute name tag.) He quickly found some toys that interested him. Then we showed Raelyn her room and put her bag in her cubby. Again, Max found some toys that interested him. ;)  Then we took them both to the breakfast room where they sat down together and were offered milk or orange juice and a 1/2 bagel with either peanut butter or cream cheese. Raelyn chose the peanut butter with orange juice and Max chose the cream cheese with milk. Raelyn asked Mark and I for hugs and kisses and noses and then she was ready for us to go. Max followed her lead and seemed totally fine!

I wondered throughout the day when I would get a call that Max was crying hysterically. Would it come when they went to their separate classes? Maybe they would call when he refused to nap? No call. He did just fine without us and in a new environment. We're very proud of both kids!

Raelyn had lots of information to share tonight:

• "Max spilled his milk, mommy, when I ate my peanut butter snack." 
• "I opened my lunchbox by myself AND put my lunch on my plate!!"
• "I took a big nappy today."
• "I went down a big slide!"
• "I love the bikes at school."
• "I learn my new friends names tomorrow."

I'm looking forward to many more conversations about the day with these two! I love them so much!!