Back to School 2017

We officially have not one but TWO toddlers in preschool!  Bella started this week in the 2 year old class and Addie has been going for about a month in the 3 year old class.  That means that my little guy and I have some quiet time for SIX whole hours every single week...and it's amazing!

Addie is absolutely loving everything about school.  On her very first day she ran into the room without any fear and hasn't looked back since.  She asks if she can go every single day and comes home with the cutest stories about what she learned or who she played with that day.   Snack time, the playground, and music class seem to be her favorite so far, but she also loves to show off all of her art work!  She absolutely adores her teachers, as do I.  It's only been a month so far, but I just know Ms. Tanya and Ms. Ellen are the perfect fit for my girl.  Addie's enthusiasm for school makes the teacher in me so proud and so thankful that we found the perfect preschool.   I can't wait to see her progress throughout the year and I hope her eagerness to learn and make new friends only continues to grow.

Bella had her first day at the same preschool in the 2 year old class this week.  We decided to send Bella this year because anyone who knows her knows that she is a stage 5 clinger.  She is a mommy's girl at heart!  We wanted to sign her up this year to give her a chance to interact with other kids her age and have some time away from me in hopes that she breaks out of her shell a little and I know she can do it!  Addie had her all hyped up for her first day, she was so excited.  She put on her backpack (that is bigger than her) and off she went.  There were a few initial tears at drop off, but by the time I dropped off Addie and peaked back in her room she was already happily playing with her teacher.  Her teachers are equally amazing and welcomed her with such open arms that any hesitation I had about leaving her immediately went away.  They even sent me a cute picture of her on the playground on her first day!  I cannot wait to watch Bella shine in her own little way this year.  I hope she makes new friends and has fun...and by the look on her face when I picked her up on her first day, she definitely did!

I thought this was the perfect time to ask the girls some questions that would be fun to look back at for years to come.

How old are you?
Addie: three
Bella:  two

What is your favorite color?
Addie:  pink
Bella:  pink

What is your favorite food to eat?
Addie:  pizza
Bella:  "I don't know" (Bella's new favorite saying and she thinks it's hilarious!)

What is your favorite TV show or movie?
Addie: Vampirina
Bella:  Minnie

What is your favorite toy?
Addie: my babies
Bella:  "I don't know"

What do you want to be when you grow up?
Addie:  princess
Bella:  shoe model ;)

What do you love most?
Addie:  You guys :)  Mommy and Daddy and Bella and Noah and Pooper (aka Cooper)
Bella:  "I don't know"

I hope your back to school came with as many smiles and excitement as ours did!