Orientating the Parents

Last night we went to the Parent Orientation for Hallie's preschool. I felt like I was starting the first day of school all over again. Going over all the rules...stating the obvious...and learning all the ins and outs...meeting Miss Liza who will spend those few hours a day with my daughter...in many ways I too am excited for Hallie's first day of preschool.

They spent some time directed at the mother's of the 3 year olds. Talking about how that they may cry and not want us to leave...but we just need to leave them and save our tears for the car. It made me wonder...will I cry? Will this be an emotional thing for me? It's not the same as my baby starting Kindergarten....or will it be? I think I'll be the one waving and saying 'have a good day sweetie,' but then again who knows. It's not like I haven't left her for a day before...she was in daycare when I worked. But we'll see.

They had us laughing at the whole potty training aspect. Granted, the kids have to be potty trained to attend. But potty training doesn't necessarily include buttoning their own pants, or not stripping to go to the bathroom, or wiping themselves.....Hallie had a shocker when we told her she had to wipe her own butt because her teacher wasn't going to. So that's been such a joy today....so funny. Although I thought she might have a coronary over the thought of it...she did it and she's a champ.

She'll start school September 9th. We even have a blue circle on the calendar so she can keep track. And Sunday school will start September 7th.

I love my daughter. I love both my kids. It's just hard to believe how fast these 3 1/2 years have gone by.....I swear time never went by this fast until I had kids. It's just crazy. In just 2 more years I'll be sitting here typing about how she's going into Kindergarten and Nathan is starting preschool....it's crazy to think about.