Where did the summer go? I think since it didn't get warm in April like last year, this summer seemed like it flew by at warp-speed! Both kids are in school with Chet going to the Early Childhood program three half days (8:15-noon) and Elsa in 4k for 5 half days (8:15-noon). Chet is one of the youngest in his class of 18 month-3 year olds and I honestly did not know how he would do. He LOVES it! So, much in fact, that on days he doesn't go, he throws a tantrum when we drop Elsa off and he needs to come home. His teachers say he is doing things more advanced for his age by identifying patterns, doing "math" (still don't know what that means) and participating well with music and spanish. He will sit on the rug with all the others and follows instruction well. I have to admit I wanted to ask "Are you sure we are talking about MY (rambunctious) child?" It is really fun having both kids in school and Elsa likes to make sure Chet is all settled in before we take her to her classroom.
Elsa's 4K program is already exceeding my novice expectations. Her teacher, who I ADORE, sent home a list of yearly goals/objectives...they are going to start reading, learn about geography and the continents, and start adding/subtracting!!! Holy Cow! Elsa, even on the weekends, wants to know when she is going to school. Her good friend Annie is in her class and I am so excited to see the year unfold!
I am going to "homeschool" a religious education this year since their school is independent from any religious affiliation. She started Sunday school this past week, but want to do a little more beyond that.
Here are the first day of school photos. It is fun to look back at ones my mom took of all of us girls!
Chet walked around with his Monsters lunch box all morning.
Since Elsa started on Wednesday and Chet on Thursday, I totally forgot to get one of them together :(
Here is one of Elsa and dad at her desk on Meet the Teacher night (day before school started)
I love how the teachers send home a weekly newsletter so I can hear about all the fun things they do each week. LOVE LOVE LOVE this stage! I know, I am a dork like that...i LOVED school as a kid and I still love learning!
