Preschool

Tuesday was the first day of preschool this year for the girls, and Claire's very first day. Payton has been so excited and kept saying the last few weeks that preschool is her favorite place. Two years ago when we first put her in preschool she loved it and never was sad about me leaving, I am not sure she even noticed. Claire on the other hand is our sensitive girl and likes to be with us. I was reluctant this year with sending her to preschool but knew she would love it eventually. Last week when we talked about it she would say "Mommy come" over and over. When I told her I would come and then have to leave she said "Claire bear leave too." Oh, this made me so nervous about taking her. Her teachers this year are great and really kind so I knew they would love on her if she was sad. Well, the first day came and during the 1 mile ride to the church she kept saying "Mommy come." I thought we were in for disaster. It had been a fun morning Pawpaw had come over to see the girls off and take pictures for us, Payton was thrilled, and Daddy had stayed home to go with us to school. Payton on the way to school told Claire "No Mommy cannot stay it is just for kids(with a big smile)! It is so fun." She was trying to be helpful, but made Clarie cry. We dropped off Payton in her class first and like always she walked right in and sat down without looking back. She was grinning ear to ear and felt so big. Then we walked Claire to her class. Much to my surprise she did GREAT!!! We told her bye, gave her a kiss, and left without tears! When I picked her up they said she did great and played with Dylan all day. I think it helped to have her little buddy there. Now when we talk about preschool she says "Fun", but still says "Mommy come." It is nice to feel wanted.