School Days – Fall 2018

When Bailey first started school, I knew she would do well. She’s very outgoing, a people-pleaser and loves to learn about new things everyday. I was going to miss her terribly while she was away, but I knew in my heart it was the best thing for her. After the first few days of class, she wasn’t just happy, she was beaming and I couldn’t be prouder of her. I love hearing about all her adventures and we even sneak up a little early for pick up to watch her play at recess.

Today I got to volunteer at her school through the POPS program and watch her in her new element. We were supposed to take a trip to the Pumpkin Patch but with the endless rain, we had to postpone. I started out in the library organizing papers and then got to join in her classroom to play and learn with everyone. We played with Pumpkin PlayDoh, did puzzles, hula hooped, danced and enjoyed snack time. We even got to carve into a pumpkin and play with the slimy innards and seeds – well Bailey, her bestie Juna and myself did, the other kiddos were a little grossed out.

I had so much fun watching her and getting to play with her friends she talks about all the time. It’s even more controlled chaos than our home and I have to give some extra love to Bailey’s teacher Miss Courtney and all her wonderful staff and teachers that make everyday go so smoothly. You are all so wonderful and we are so lucky to be in such a great school with such amazing educators.

Bailey has learned so much already in the short few months she’s been at school. She loves reciting her ABCs, counting and singing 5 Little Monkeys, drawing her letters, building and shaping things with blocks and play doh, learning about bugs – and playing with WORMS (the highlight of our year so far), doing bear hunt yoga and making new friends at recess. We are so proud of our little bug and the smart little cookie she is becoming. We’ve been told numerous times that she has helped other kids when they go through hard times, that she listens really well and is quite the helper in class. I got to see some of this today and it makes me even more proud to be her Mama.

We couldn’t get through a school post without discussing her fashion choices each day. Bailey loves picking out her outfits and loves to show them off even more. She loves showing her friend Juna all her favorite clothes and trade fashion/makeup tips (chap stick) – we’re going to have our hands full as she gets older!

When Bailey’s away, Mommy and Sienna will play! One of the best things that has come from Bailey being at school is the extra one on one time I have gotten with Sienna. I thought she would miss Bailey a lot, but after the first drop off at school, she took on her role as solo child with gusto. So far we’ve…

Spent extra time with Bubba

Taken a few selfies

Indulged in a few lattes (or Vanilla Steamers)

Played at the park

Made new friends and spent time with old ones

Embraced our inner fashionista & diva

And had so much fun!

I’ve enjoyed watching her thrive these past few weeks during our solo time. She has grown so much too and I am so fortunate to have the opportunity to spend so much time with her. Though as much fun as we have together, as soon as Bailey walks out of those school doors, Sienna squeals with delight, ready to spend the rest of the day with her best buddy.