Blanket had to go though. Of course it did. I put blanket in her cubby as soon as she was distracted by something else. She had it in her hand when I picked up her up though, so she must have asked for it. I'm thinking I'll make sure it stays at home on Thursday.
She has a cubby and a coat hook. As soon as she said the word "cubby," I lost it. I don't know what it was about my little girl talking about her cubby, but it got me. We were washing her hands and she was telling me she was going to put her blanket in her cubby and I couldn't believe she was old enough to have her own cubby in a little classroom. I'm so dumb.
She had a minor meltdown when she had to share the play dough with another little girl, but Miss Ruthie came over and talked her through it. She started to cry the saddest cry, but she didn't get up and come running over to me, so I knew she would be ok. Miss Ruthie is very kind and so, so good with the kids.
I only stayed for 10 minutes--I really didn't want to hover. I cried the entire way home. This stage--the one where both of my kids are home with me all day, is over. Someone else in charge of keeping her safe and happy for a few hours. I know I'm totally making the biggest deal, but it's serious. She is growing up.
I could hear her laughing before I opened the door to pick her up. She was running around the circle carpet with her friend, Natalie. She was quick to show me the boo boo she got on her knee while she was on the playground, and then she showed me her craft project.
I'm so proud of her. And I'm a little bit proud of me too.
(Checking out the playground with Natalie)
I should also mention that today marks the finality of the Great Preschool Search. I spent hours researching, visiting, and thinking about preschools and what the best situation would be for Lilly and our family. There were "cuter" preschools, and there were places that were less expensive, but in the end, I felt Peace Lutheran would be the right fit for Lilly. And for me. It's nearby, she has a friend, and it's the right price. Oh, and there was NO waiting list. My preschool options for Lilly were slashed when I didn't have her put on a waiting list the day she was born. Caleb is on a few waiting lists around town...just so I have a few options in TWO years.
And, I have kindergarten registration on my calendar--January 2012. I'm going to be one of those annoying mothers who knows everything about the elementary schools/teachers in town. I'm already heading towards having to get an Inter-district permit. If I get that, I have to apply for open enrollment, and then it's a lottery. It's not like the days when I was in school and you just went to your neighborhood school. Bummer. But these kids of mine are going to college, and it that means I have to move mountains to get them into the right kindergarten class, I will. Watch out for me come kindergarten registration--2012.
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That first day of preschool is coming soon for me...I am going to freak out when it happens, I know it. You held it together way better than I will be able to! Lilly looks so grown up and just adorable.
Now I am crying. I am so nervous for this day. I can't even stand it...Avery starts on Sept 14th. Not sure what I will do.
Glad she enjoyed it. And I'm sure it has to get easier from here on out right??
Such a sweet story. I was counting the minutes this morning before I got your call. I knew it would be hard. No one can really understand how a mom feels on days like today. It's like you said, every milestone like this means your family dynamic changes ever so slightly. Just wait until she leaves for college.....When you pulled out of the driveway in your little teal Mazda I though I was going to need CPR to stop the tears.
Ummm, you forget that I did have to get interdistrict transfers the whole time you went to Shasta Meadows. And, of course their was the yearly "campout" on the front lawn of the school at O dark hundred to ensure you got the teachers I wanted every year. It got a bit tricky when I had to sign two of you up - but I managed to pull it off.
Lilly will be OK and she will love pre-school. Can't wait to talk to her all about it.
Oh Jen! That is a big milestone. I would have (and will) react a lot like you- my baby talking about having a cubby? Tears for sure.
It's what's underneath the story that gets me. The mortality of it all. Macbeth and all... "Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player, that struts and frets his hour upon the stage, and then is heard no more; it is a tale told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing."
I should have expected the call, like Lisa did; but I didn't, and you did that thing where you're crying and you say "Ryan," and where my heart sinks and I closed my eyes expecting the worst kind of news.
Amen on college. Amen.
Now I'm crying too! I hate the first day of school. Honestly, it doesn't get any easier. I get the worst pit in my stomach when the girls go back after summer and I come home to a quiet house with just 2 kids instead of all 4. I really can't eat much for the first day or two....pathetic, I know.
But soon enough this will become the new routine and come summer you'll have extra appreciation for the all day everyday with her again.
Jen, you're hilarious. We haven't gotten to the pre-school dilemma just yet.
You're a good mom.
Okay, first your mom's comment made me get all teary, but Ryan's? Oh man.
Yup, I'm crying too. Georgia starts in two weeks. Kindergarten is going to send me over the edge for sure though.
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