Blake's First Day of Preschool!

Today was the big day!!  And Blake did GREAT!!  When we first arrived, the preschool director was outside the classroom directing everyone.  She introduced herself to Cal and I and talked to Blake while we were putting his indoor shoes on, hanging up his coat and putting his lunch box (for snack time) in the big bin!  Then we went into the classroom to sign him in and do a few more paperworky things!  At the same time one of the teachers came and said hi to Blake and showed him that the color of animal he had on his name tag, was the color of square he was supposed to sit on, on the big area rug in front of the other teacher!  And that was it, he was off to join the other kids and didn't turn back.  We peaked in at him a few times and he did great the entire time.  I was very surprised, there was only 1 girl who cried a bit at the beginning and then again at the end when she saw her Mom!  We didn't count how many kids there were in his class, but I think there was around 18.  Quite a few newbies and some returning preschoolers!  Today Blake made a book mark with his name on it, colored a backpack coloring sheet and learned the letter "I".  They did a worksheet on the letter "I".  At the end of the class the teachers let the kids out one by one (you have to sign them out and in) and when it was Blake's turn he came charging out with his crafts to show us :)  And of course he had to tell us about a few of his favorite songs they sang!  We got a newsletter and calendars for the remainder of the year.  They have some fun days coming up!  Wear your pj's day, wear your favorite team jersey, swimming day (they swim 1 week or 2 classes, out of every month), a Halloween Party and breakfast with Santa!!  We had a great morning and were so proud of our little man :)

Emerson had fun at Come Play With Me.  She was the only kid for awhile, but towards the end others showed up!  We signed Em up for a YMCA membership today.  Just made sense with the cost of the program and swimming lessons!  Today Em sang and danced, played with a bin full of Mr. Potato Heads and blocks and did some coloring :)  At first I think she was a bit overwhelmed with all the attention ... Mom, Dad and the instructor's undivided attention!!  But it was really nice to spend time with just her and it was good for her as well!

Here are a few pictures from our exciting day:

xoxo Cal, Tracy, Blake, Emerson and Baby :)