Preschool Starts...Finally!

While we definitely had a fun-filled summer, we still had a few days that were not so fun.  Mostly from boredom and fits and butting heads.  It's no secret we both missed preschool.  It's hard to figure out who missed it more...Addison or Mommy.  It seemed almost EVERY single school/preschool around this area started up in mid-August.  Our preschool was one of the lonely few who didn't start until after Labor Day.  That was a LONG two weeks folks.  I went from thinking how I'd survive without all of Addison's help when she went back to school to nearly almost calling and begging the teachers to start early for both of our sakes.  Addison LOVES school and it really helps give her something that is just hers alone.  Which she definitely needs since she's the oldest and is always so helpful and sharing her time and attention with two other siblings.  One who is newly born and requires a lot from Mommy and the other who is constantly into messes and also requires a lot from Mommy.  When Addison doesn't get her "me-time" or an outlet to help her burn off her extra energy it really starts to show in her mood.  And the poor girl didn't get many opportunities to burn off that energy with a newborn Brooklyn joining our family this summer.  

So, the long awaited day FINALLY came and we were oh so thrilled.  Since she's in the older 4-5 year old class she gets to go THREE times a week (Mon, Wed, and Fri) and Wednesday is the "long day" where she gets to take her lunch and have quiet time on her nap mat.  She was quite excited about this especially.

For her special first day Daddy made sure to join us in getting her to preschool before he had to go off to work.  

Her special "first-day-of-school" outfit.  She loved picking it out and especially wearing it.  This little girly is definitely into fashion and knows what looks good.

Since this was technically her second year of preschool, she had no fear when it was time to say good-bye.  Preschool has really helped her become more independent and outgoing when she's in new situations or meeting new people.  We are very grateful for all the things she has learned from preschool.  She was beyond excited to FINALLY start preschool instead of asking Mommy every day when it was going to start.

I love packing her lunch on Tuesday nights and putting a little note in there for her.  I hope she loves it as much as I do.  I've dreamt of doing this long before I ever had kids.  :)

Jonas and Brooklyn and Mommy got to take part in the yearly traditional breakfast after dropping sister off at school.  He was a happy camper.

And the verdict is in....this little guy was MORE work when Addison was at school.  He is into even more messes and craziness than he was before.  I know, pretty hard to believe right?  It's a full-time job just keeping up with him.

We definitely miss Addison when she's at school but we love knowing how much fun she is having and can't wait to ask her all our questions when we pick her up.  She's very good about telling us about their snacks, what toys she played with, and which friends she hung out with that day.  I have also noticed just how quiet it is when she's away at school.  We are always excited to see her when she comes home though.

The day after her first day of preschool was "shot-day".  We had apparently missed a few immunizations when she turned four last May so we had to play catch-up.  Which means this poor girl had to endure FIVE shots.  I made sure to be honest with her and let her know that it will hurt a little and then it will be over and then we will get ice cream.  I told her it was okay to cry if she wanted to.  Well, she did SO well and tried SO hard to be brave.  I gave her hugs while the nurse tried to give them as quickly as possible.  Five shots are a lot for any one to get at one time.  She definitely earned every bite of that ice cream.  And she also earned FIVE suckers from the nurse since she did so well getting her shots.  She shed some tears (I would have to) but she was quickly happy again once she got all five of her suckers.  So grateful that is all out of the way and now she has little (if any) shots to get before kindergarten starts next year.  Yikes...my baby is growing up!

Holding her booty after enduring those yucky shots.