First Day!

Audrey started her new preschool today and the morning went really well! I took her at 8:30; she was holding three bears and a blanket and just wanted to snuggle with me. Her teachers, Amanda and Kayla, were excited to see her and I started introducing her to the other kids. We played with blocks and then Miss Amanda read stories and sang songs. All of the kids sat and listened and sang really well, I could tell they are used to the routine and enjoy it. They had potty break (at this time I put two of her bears and the blanket in her bin) and Audrey went potty (hurray!), then they read another story and had snack time. Audrey didn't want to eat or drink anything, she just wanted to snuggle with me. She hugged me and said, "I love you Mama. I love you lots." It was then time for art, which they took turns doing. So while 4 kids were at the table the other kids got to play. Audrey decided she could play easier if she put Happy Bear (her best buddy) in her bin, so she did that. I took that as a good sign that she was feeling comfortable.

Audrey and her new friend Rachel played on the gymnastics-type mats; I was impressed they did really well taking turns. Then it was time for her to do the art project. It was a piece of paper with a starfish covered in glue and the kids got to put colored sand on. I hung back while Audrey did her's, and she talked to Miss Amanda and the other kids. Up until then she was pretty quiet, except to tell them when she went potty! She knew that after art they got to play outside, and I told her that I would leave then. When she was done with her project she said, "Mama, you can go now." I gave her a big hug and kiss and told her I'm proud of her for doing such a great job at her new school!