Pretty in Plaid

 I know every parent says it - but I cannot believe she is old enough to go to school! Ok, so it's three year old preschool. And it's only two mornings a week. Either way, seeing her in that little bitty uniform (cutest thing ever, right? size 2 uniforms are precious!) put a few tears in my eyes. 

We have been talking a LOT about how to behave at school with Lexi - mostly we stressed how important it was to tell the teacher when she needed to potty. But we also discussed listening to the teacher and doing what she asks, not whining, sharing with the other kids, etc. You know, the usual back-to-school pep talk.

I have been a nervous wreck the past few weeks wondering how our little lady would do during the three hours she spent at preschool. We were lucky enough to be able to get her into the 3 year old preschool class at my school so I can conveniently check up on her whenever. Unfortunately, this also means her teacher can find me WHENEVER Lexi decides to have a diva-day. I fear these will occur frequently.

 The first day of school: Lexi was HIGHLY uncooperative at home with the pictures. This was the best we could do. Awesome. 

Once we got into the building (she was excited by then, by the way) she immediately noticed that ALL THE OTHER GIRLS were wearing the same dress she was. This was NOT (N.O.T.) all right with her. In fact she went up to several other girls that were teachers' kids and held her skirt up to theirs then looked at me with the meanest glare. It was as if she was saying, "how DARE you put me in the same thing some one else is wearing!" Diva. Told ya. 

 She refused to take a picture with me. Makenna, my friend Michelle's daughter, however she was all about photo-opping with. Aren't they darling? 

Paul met us at the school (he was the good parent and took the day off so he could pick Lexi up and take her out to lunch after her first day) and we walked Lexi down to preschool together. Her teacher is darling and sweet and energetic and fun. Lexi loves her. We have been talking her up big time all summer. She has achieved a status on par with Disney princesses and Barbies at our house. It doesn't hurt that she looks like a Barbie, either. Cutey-cute-cuteness.

Lexi was pretty into the play-doh that was waiting for her. I don't think it left her hands all morning.

"The Kissing Hand" story to send the parents off. Notice Lexi chose to sit by herself. Great start. 
 

She got to bring her "Lovie" to school with her on the first day. She chose to bring her "baby" of course. This has been with her since the day she was born and she can"t sleep without it.

She made a few friends that first morning and the report we got back was ok. She was as energetic as I feared and a lot more outgoing than I'd hoped for, but at least she didn't get brought back to my classroom at any point. We've got a LOT to work on, especially in the listening department. 

And just to let you know what kind of a parent I am: This has been the first week of school and so a lot of parents have been dropping their kids off at the classroom doors. One of my students has an adorable mother that always gives her a hug and says something lovely to her daughter like "Learn beautiful things" or "Make wonderful things happen today." It's sweet and sincere and awe-inducing.

When I left Lexi in her preschool room I told her this: 

"I love you. Be nice. Don't pee your pants."

rules to live by.