First day of school

Chelsea and Colman had their first day of school today. The word School is used loosely. They go to a Pre-school 2 days a week for 3.5 hours a day. They are in a class with 6 other one year olds. The day is spent playing, doing an art project, snack, playing outside on the play ground, music class and story/song time.

When I dropped them off, Chelsea cried and was clingy. But the teacher held her and she stopped crying after I left. Colman went to a red truck and started pushing it. He did not even notice me leave. Sometimes he surprises us how well he adapts to new circumstances.

When I picked the kids up, I forgot the camera so I had to use my cell phone, thus the poor resolution and the kids were in motion. Chelsea was sitting on the carpet reading a book and cooling off with her water. She loves to read and flip through books. Colman was standing next to a big toy with balls on a wire track. He came running with arms up to mom when he saw me at the door. They both had a good time and did well for the new one nap per day schedule. They must have had such a good time that they only needed a 1 hour nap all day. Maybe too excited about all they did?

The teacher asked if Chelsea had a problem with Clifford the big red dog. When she tried to read the book to Chelsea, she pushed it away. When the teacher read it to another child, Chelsea moved away from them. She likes dogs so that seems like odd behaviour. She has seen a Clifford cartoon once. Maybe it disturbed her to see a red talking dog.

We are looking forward to seeing their first art project next week when the teacher posts it on the wall.

School already? Where did the summer go? True, we have been behind in updating our blog. Summer posts are coming up.