Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Back To School: Preschoolers x 2

It has been early two years since I wrote this post and, looking back at how adorably small and excited Big Sister E was about her very first day of preschool, it still makes me smile.

back to schoolFirst day of preschool 2009

At the time I think I was the one who was more apprehensive and worried about letting go. This is my firstborn we're talking about, how do I just sit back and let someone else take care of her? What if they're not good enough?

However, it was quickly proven that there wasn't any reason for me to fret, as Big Sister E went on to love her one-morning-a-week preschool that first year... and then even more the following year, where she attending two mornings.

back to schoolFirst day of preschool 2010

There wasn't a single morning that she didn't want to go to school and, on the days that she wasn't attending, it always seemed like such a letdown for her to hear that no, there's no school today.

Having been out of school for the summer, the countdown of these last few days seems like it might never end. However, the start of this school year brings with it a momentous occasion:

back to schoolPractice for the first day of preschool 2011

My baby, my how has it happened that you've grown up this quickly? baby, is going to go as well.

Having watched her older sister love school for the past two years, Little Sister B is thrilled that she gets to attend as well this fall and it's hard to not get caught up in her enthusiasm.

But...

she's my baby.

Of course I can't wait to see her flourish and learn and grow and hopefully develop the same adoration for school as her sister, but...

she's my baby.

Geez, if this is what preschool is like, how do parent ever survive sending their kids to college?



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(I was provided with a Tiny Prints gift certificate in exchange for this post, however, it in no way affected my thoughts on my sweet girls going off to school or my opinion of this website and their wonderful products.)

5 comments:

Jenny said...

They are so cute and they look so excited!

Cassie said...

I love your little one's facial expression. I bet she is a hoot! How was their first day?

Sippy Cup Mom said...

Oh my goodness Xenia, they are just too adorable!

Anonymous said...

My "baby" is out of my care for 4 hours in one week, I am scared:( I hate having to go through this again, Gavyn was away never looked back when he left. Zoe I have a feeling isn't going to do well...we will see.

MIG said...

I hope my little guy is as enthusiastic about school as your girls when it's time for him to start. Absolutely love the smiles on your girls' faces! Precious!