First Day of Preschool for Avery

Today was the first day of 3-Year Old Preschool for Avery. We've been gearing up for it all summer, and I think she (and I) were definitely ready.

We met her teachers last week, and she liked them right away. At the parent meeting, they expressed how important it was for the parents to stay calm while dropping your kids off, and to leave as quickly as possible. I actually wasn't feeling too nervous about it, because I've taken Avery to the Eagle's Nest at Giant Eagle while I do my grocery shopping a few times this summer, and she has absolutely loved it! 

Last night (and most of the day yesterday) I talked about how much fun it was going to be at school today. Avery seems to do better when I tell her what's happening well in advance. She received some "jitter glitter" to put under her pillow last night from her teachers, to calm her down before the first day. 

I woke her up this morning around 7:30. She's been waking up between 7:30 and 8 most of the summer, so it wasn't much of an adjustment. However, she can sometimes take forever to get ready for things, so I knew I'd have to keep things moving this morning. She did attempt her regular "delay tactics" but we were ready in plenty of time, and were out the door just before 9, for her 9:15 start time.

 

When we arrived, she was pretty quiet, and I couldn't tell how she was feeling. She has two friends already from her mommy-and-me class last year, and she was happy to see familiar faces this morning. Travis knew I'd be a little anxious, so he came along too - to see her off, and keep me steady. When the teachers opened the door, she walked right toward them, and was the first one to go in! I said goodbye, and we were on our way! I held back the tears until I walked out the door, and talked to a few parents about how were were all doing with this. 

I drove home with Kendall and it felt so strange. Normally I play princess music and talk to Avery in the car now, so it seemed quiet without her. It was nice to have a little time with Kendall on her own before she went down for her nap. Then she napped, and it was amazing! I'm not gonna lie...I sometimes need a little time to myself to recharge, and I haven't had much time to myself since Kendall was born, and Avery doesn't nap anymore. I'm hoping to do more running and blogging while Avery is in school, and we are off to a great start! 

When I picked up Avery, she was totally happy, and looking forward to going back tomorrow. She hasn't told me much about what she did, but I also didn't grill her about it, because if she is happy, that's all I care about right now. Also...she peed on the potty as soon as she came home, and relieved my other worry about having an accident while at school. I know that could still happen, but I'm feeling better about everything and so glad she had a great morning at school!