Today was the official start of CiBaby's formal education...PRESCHOOL! Now, as some of you may recall, last year she was a pre-preschool dropout...but this year...this year will be different, I hope.
Last week we visited our new school during an Open House and CiBaby was adamant about telling me that "today is not a school day." Of course this continued today too. When I told her that indeed today was a school day and that it was going to be SUPER FUN! (in my best cheerleaderesque persona) she declared she didn't want to go. She was "too nervous to be away from Mama." Awwwe how sweet, but kid, you're goin'...and it's going to be GREAT!
So today we made it a super fun day. First we met up with friends for a playdate, and thankfully her best bud Wibby had just come from school and said it was "super fun." Then it was a rush home for a quick bite to eat and change of clothes and off we went to school. Before leaving I did remind CiBaby that she might have to tell her teachers that she has to go potty (yes, we're still working on that). Well, upon arriving with our special bottle, that she picked out herself, of soy milk and special snacks (incase the snack o' the day is something she cannot eat) she told me she had to go potty. We rushed to the bathroom, sat her down to hear her say, "it not coming." That's when we talked about how sometimes when we feel nervous we feel like we have to go...come'on, y'all know what I'm talking about.
Once back in the room a spot opened up at the playdough table...SCORE! And best of all, it was right next to one (she has 4) of the teachers. She sat down, the teacher engaged her right away and when I said goodbye, the teacher said, "Don't worry, I will be here with you until your Mama comes back to get you." Dang! I knew I picked a great school for her!!!
Fast forward a couple hours, an ice tea and adult conversation and it was time to pick CiBaby up from school. I scooted home, got T-Daddy and off we went...we didn't want to be late. It went great and we couldn't be more relieved. She was "all-smiles, all day." YIPPY!!!
And off we go.
