He's a Hillside Hawk Now!

When I returned home I had lots of messages from our local elementary school asking if we'd like Bridger enrolled in preschool for this school year. I was thrilled it seemed too good to be true. But it really is true! They started a preschool for 3-5 year olds. Bridger's speech therapist and the little ladies who run the school held a spot for him even though there was a waiting list. I am so grateful! We arrived in town after they had already had their first week so we hurried and got him registered asap. It is FREE with breakfast and lunch provided. We love their teacher Mrs. Peabody. "Peabody", as the kids call her, is kind but firm and gives Bridger's hugs...these are all things Bridger needs. Bridger will love it I know already! Now I will have time to do one-on-one mommy preschool with Angeli which will be the best format for her to learn in. I was so stressed about meeting my children's needs and then this fell in our laps. I cant help but think it is a tender mercy. Next year Angeli will be going too! I cant believe how fast they are growing up.

When I dropped him off I was tearing up. I just couldn't believe how grown up he was that he was already going to be starting school. He looked so grown up with his backpack on and everything. I stayed for breakfast and the pledge of allegiance and then I walked him to his class at which point he was very ready to have me leave. He gave me a big hug and kiss and ran off. I stood there for five minutes just watching him all teary eyed.

When I picked him up he was all smiles showing me his beautiful artwork he had made. Angeli and Bridger embraced and they both took turns telling each other that they missed the other one. It was sweet. These two have hardly ever been separated.
* I know I am over doing it with all these pics and all my blogging in general but it's my way of sharing our life with daddy so please forgive my over zealousness. :)

Oh, my heart is so full today. My kids are growing up so quickly. Sigh

Opening the doors to school!

eating breakfast...they let Angeli eat too :)

Getting into line to go to class

Walking to class all by himself...well, without his mommy.

*this school is really so small town and quaint. There are like 45 kids (if even that) in the entire school. There are like three classes at the school with the grades combined. All the teachers have introduced themselves to me and the kids. Really the friendliest people ever. I think I know the entire school staff by name now. We all live in the same little community and see each other all the time. It is really fun. When we dropped Bridger off and Angeli, Benjie and I were walking out of the school she had to say goodbye to the office lady in her office...so cute to have that sort of atmosphere. :) I think it will be a really good setting for my kids to kick off their education.