We started talking about preschool early in the summer, knowing that the first day would come quickly, and wanting to make sure Lucie and Ryan were prepared. Ryan was always cautiously optimistic about it, expressing mild interest, with a few reservations about missing home (possibly only for my benefit -- he's sweet like that.) Lucie expressed little to no fear, and by mid-August was ready for the preschool countdown. "Why can't it start tomorrow?", she'd plea.Before we knew it, the first day came last week. The kids did great. There were no tears (except my own the night before), no leg-grabbing, no heart wrenching walks to the door. In fact, Lucie and Ryan practically skipped off to see their teacher and start the day. Chris and I found ourselves on the playground alone, quickly realizing that we were staying more for our own benefit than for theirs.
When I came for pick up, the teacher said Lucie and Ryan did well, and spent most of the morning by their sibling's side. They each had a name of a new friend to share as well as several drawings and school work. And, Ryan proudly proclaimed, "Mommy, we didn't have to use our back-up outfits!" (Both kids had wondered why we had to bring a change of clothes for their cubby -- what exactly would they be doing at this preschool place anyway?)Though I'm sure we'll have our fair share of tough days, it's reassuring to know they enjoyed their first day and are ready for more. Now all I hear is, "Mommy, when's the second day of preschool?"
3 comments:
Your kids have always taken gorgeous pictures, but I can't imagine anything more perfect than that shot of them heading off to their first day of school. I can just imagine them looking at that one many years from now. How precious. A great day to be a parent of twins!
I love first day of school photos and these are simply the best!
oh my goodness, they look like BIG KIDS!!!! I'm not surprised you had a few tears of your own, Megs. How sweet they are, and lucky to have each other. :)
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