First Full Week

School has officially begun.  Savannah and Adeline had a full five day week and Lila Grace had her typical three day week.  It has been exhausting and exciting all at the same time.  Here are some of the highlights - if I can stay awake to type them.

Adeline started the first day of school at her mainstream preschool.  It was very hard to not walk into Mrs. Stueve's classroom.  She has been her teacher for two years now and part of the family as well.  Luckily, Adeline is my go with the flow girl when it comes to school.  After expressing over and over again in the car that she wanted to go to Mrs. Stueve's classroom, Adeline put on her happy face and walked in to Mrs. Feinstein's classroom.  She didn't have any nerves and happily joined some boys playing with cars.  I should note that Mrs. Feinstein was Mrs. Stueve's assistant when Adeline was in the twos program.  It is clear that she is proud of my little girl.  I look forward to watching Adeline fall in love with her all over again!

All of the feedback has been positive for Adeline. Mrs. Feinstein says that she is very independent, rarely wants help, and is engaging in all of the activities. They made an art display of rainbow feet and out of 14 colored feet, Adeline was able to pick out hers (honestly, they all looked alike to me). I was thrilled.

On Tuesday, Lila Grace started swim lessons. I was expecting a lot of push back from my not so flexible girl. She powered through with no tears. I have her enrolled in a 30 minute weekly private session which is over the recommended time for 4 year olds. Lila hung in there and I was very pleased. It is my hope that swimming helps strengthen her core as well as enhance her motor planning.

Wednesday and Thursday were spent looking at new, or new to us, cars. Daddy's car has sprung a fuel leak and, unfortunately, the part is no long manufactured. It looks like the car I brought all three of my babies home in, is going to be replaced. Existing as a one car family isn't really working for us but lugging all three kids to a car lot isn't so great either.

Our week ended with Savannah running in her first race.  Elementary schools from around the area gather in a local park for half mile runs.  Savannah was very excited to run this morning.  However, when I picked her up this afternoon, she had changed her mind.  I believe that her nerves were getting to her since she didn't know how the run was going to play out.  I encouraged her to give it a try and she did.  Luckily, her friend Ella was there to be her running buddy.  Actually, there were a lot of West Chester Friends students running by her side.

Savannah ran the entire way at a nice pace.  She and Ella heeded the "slow and steady" advice and crossed the finish line in the middle of the pack.  I was pretty proud of my big girl.

I think we are all excited that the week is over.  It was full of fun activities but all three of my girls appeared very tired this evening.  We will be sleeping in an taking it easy tomorrow.  I'm exhausted and this is only week one.