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January 22, 2010
First day of Preschool
Sending your first born to school is like sending your heart out into the world. But Maya's been eagerly asking about Preschool every day since I asked her if she would like to go. I've been fretting about her being in the big bad world without me but it's time. Time for her to go into the care of a wonderful school where she can explore the world, make friends, learn how to stand in line, share, and for God's sake learn that kids her age USE THE POTTY.
I admit I moped a little when I got back. But then I got busy.
In less than 3 hours I've accomplished more than I usually do in a week.
So far I've:
Polished off a piece of chocolate cake the size of my head.
Gone through a month's worth of mail.
Paid Bills.
Done 2 weeks worth of Laundry and for the first time in 3 years PUT IT ALL AWAY.
Cleaned (sort of).
Took out the trash.
Finished knitting a sweater.
Gone to the Post Office.
I'm starting to think this preschool gig will be good for the Fickle Family, assuming California isn't washed away by all this rain.
Posted by Michelle at January 22, 2010 12:16 PM
Comments
I remember my first day like that! You don't know what to do with yourself for about and hour and then all of a sudden you realize you can do anything you want without being interrupted! Congratulations to you and Maya :)
Posted by: Georgia at January 22, 2010 12:33 PM
Congratulations to Maya! What a big step :)
Posted by: Mildawg at January 22, 2010 12:54 PM
Woohoo! Look at that sassy preschooler! It's amazing how much you can get done when you have a few hours free. :)
Posted by: Clumsy Knitter at January 22, 2010 01:18 PM
Awww! How cute is she? Congrats to her for getting on that school thing and congrats to you on that cake thing!
Posted by: Chrstie at January 22, 2010 02:35 PM
I love the photos you took of Maya. Congrat's on finishing a sweater in a morning!
Posted by: Rowan at January 22, 2010 07:11 PM
I cried a bit on each of their first days. I got over it pretty quickly, though. Enjoy your time, and enjoy watching her grow- she will blossom incredibly.
Posted by: mindy at January 22, 2010 08:08 PM
Are you trying to say that having a toddler at home all day makes it IMPOSSIBLE to get things done? Go figure!
Posted by: Andria at January 22, 2010 09:32 PM
okay, that is the most adorable dress you have on her!!! did you make it?
Posted by: marri at January 23, 2010 09:50 AM
it's amazing isn't it? Time passes so quickly!
Posted by: Heidi at January 24, 2010 09:32 AM
I think it's time you reconsidered your position on that Starmore thing :)
Also, Maya's dress is awesome. I'm jealous.
Posted by: lyssa at January 24, 2010 12:09 PM
Awww I can't believe she's in preschool already. :) These pictures of her are adorable.
Posted by: monica at January 25, 2010 08:38 PM
She's so cute. But this is just to prepare you for that moment she walks out the door and into her college dorm room, waving goodbye. Breaks your heart. In a good way.
Posted by: AlisonH at January 26, 2010 04:02 PM
I like that eating the chocolate cake was first - clearly you have your priorities in order!
Posted by: Kath at January 26, 2010 08:04 PM
for my kids' first days of preschool... I went and got a pedicure. I figured I deserved it after keeping them alive for the time it took to get them ready for preschool.
Maya is absolutely adorable! She's so grown up now.
Posted by: stephanie at January 28, 2010 10:43 AM
What a grea milestone, congrats on getting you little girl ready for her big day!
Posted by: Sandra Singh at January 30, 2010 11:19 AM
Oh, what a bittersweet day! A little independence for Mama and Maya is good. I can't believe how much you got done in one day! Even if I didn't have the kiddos I don't think I would get that much done. Maya looked so cute, I really like the filter you used on her pics. (It was a filter, right?) Mmm now I want cake....
Posted by: LeAnn Aguilar at January 31, 2010 07:59 PM
Pre school! Already? Yikes.
Posted by: Carrie K at February 11, 2010 05:30 PM