First day of school 2009

Today was the first day of school for Andrew and Lila. At their school, the 1s and 2s program is all about having fun and is called Mother's Day Out. This is Lila's first year of MDO. The 3s and 4s program is a little more focused and is called preschool. This is Andrew's third year of school, and it is his first year on the "big" hall.

I had to bribe them with bananas to get them to sit for a 1st day of school picture.  Andrew picked out this shirt at the store.  We tried several short sleeves, but he insisted on the red one with a fire truck. 

First we dropped off Andrew in his Monkey room.  He walked in, found his name on the table, put it on the wall under the "gangs all here" sign and went to playing.  He gave me a kiss and did not look back.  This year I have the (very great) option of picking him up in the car pool line.  When I picked him up, he told said, "Mommy, I took turns."  That was a relief!  He just seems so grown up lately.  I cannot imagine how I will feel when he is starting junior high!

Lila was a little tentative when we walked into her Cow classroom.  She warmed up quickly.  She sat at the table and began playing with a puzzle.  I took the opportunity to sneak out to avoid any tears we might share if I stayed too long.  When I picked her up, she was up from her nap and loving on Ms Penny.  Her teachers said she layed right down on her nap mat and went to sleep.  She is going to have such a fun time at school this year!