1st Day of Preschool

Today was Simret, Makeda, and Hannah's 1st day of preschool!!! I cannot believe that my sweet baby Simret is in preschool; it seemed like yesterday and yet forever ago, that she was able to turn the pages of a book for the first time (although it was upside down 9 times out of 10) and now she is going to school. Where does the time go (saying that makes me feel old). And Makeda, whom has rarely left my side since the 1st day we met; was able to give me a kiss and say "ciao" without shedding a tear (although hesitant). And Hannah, a beautiful child- both inside and out- whom is easily overwhelmed in crowds or with loud sounds; didn't experiencing any discomfort and only found joy and had a positive and a very thorough report of their experience with school today. What a fun day! We took the kids to school in the school bus that we decorated and had fun presents in each of their seats (a bit over-the-top I must admit). We then picked them up (in the bus) after the half day was over and took them to lunch. While they were in school Jen and I went to the mountains for a bit of exercise... what an AMAZING day!

loading up on the bus - aren't they lucky that their Mama is their school bus driver... kind of scary with the way I drive - just ask Hannah she can tell you all about it.

Jen and I decorated the bus with gifts, balloons, and toilet paper before the big day.

getting off of the school bus.

The girls walking up to their new school.

yes, I'm a dork taking pictures of their cubbies...but their sooo cute!

their classroom- how I wish I was in preschool again.

Picture as Jen and I are spying on them from the bus after we had already told them goodbye.