Today was open house at the girls' school. I offer the following highlights.
Juliette's teacher, Mrs. R, is the iconic figure that heads a cult of preschool parents. Every parent that has ever had Mrs. R speaks of her in hushed tones as if in reverent awe.
Juliette made a leaf with her name on it for the door. She is very excited that she has show and tell every week. Panda will be the first object. Juliette also found the classroom computer (heavens knows what that will bring in way of requests at home.), checked out the loft, and settled in with a gaggle of girls to do playdough with letter stamps.
Evie was playing with trucks when I went back to check on her. She had informed her teacher, Mrs. P, that she would prefer to be called "Princess Genevieve" over Evie or just plain Genevieve. She had scoped out the dress up clothes and has learned how to sign herself in to class.
After open house, we went ice skating. Then they both came home and took naps.
As we say goodbye to summer, I offer the following farewells.
Farewell to the kiddie pool. Hello dive team.
Farewell zuchinnis (bikinis). Hello speedo.
Farewell sleeping until 8 am. Hello rush to get breakfast, dressed, and on 66 while HOV is still in effect.
Farewell naps. Hello going to bed at 7:30.
Farewell "what are we going to do today Momma?", Hello "Nothing!" in response to my inquiry of what happened at school today.
Farewell peanut butter and jelly lunches. Hello hyper observance of nut allergies.
Farewell spur of the moment adventures. Hello cleaner house.
