1st day of preschool!

Our little Eliana has grown up fast and is now officially a pre-schooler.  We were not necessarily planning on sending her to preschool this early but about 6 months ago she announced to us that she wanted to go to preschool.  So we scrambled to find out more about the preschools in this area and found one that we are happy with and that Eliana loves.

Last week was her first day of school and she got a new outfit!  It's a dress with a matching outfit for her doll.  She also has her official preschool backpack which she takes to school every day with her official preschool folder.

Elvin was feeling especially sentimental that morning.  He hugged her and kissed her goodbye about 10 times before heading off to work.

Eliana, on the other hand, was not feeling sentimental at all, but wanted to get the show on the road.  The preschool is close by, only 10 min. by car and is held in a neighborhood church building.

Eliana goes to preschool two times a week, from 9am to 11:30am.

Many of Eliana's twelve classmates were clingy on the first day of class.  But not our little extrovert.  She waltzed right in and acquainted herself with the toys and activities.

Eliana likes her teacher, Mrs. Walker.  She has years of experience teaching little ones and it shows.  Because this preschool is a co-op, the parents take turns helping out in the classroom.  Elvin volunteered this past Wednesday and got to see Mrs. Walker in action.  He was impressed by her even keel and patience with the kids.  He was even more impressed that she does this day in and day out.

How was preschool?  It was a cinch!  Here is Eliana relaxing on the couch at home after school.