One Year Down...17 (Or More) To Go!

Today was Lily's last day of 2 year old preschool :-(. Next week we will have an end of year picnic at an area park, but today was the last actual day in the classroom. Click here to see a post about Lily's first day.

Lily's first "school" experience has been wonderful! I love Lily's teacher, Miss Doreen. More importantly, Lily loves Miss Doreen and Miss Doreen loves Lily! Doreen is kind, sweet, patient...but firm. The perfect characteristics for a teacher of 2 year olds!

This school year has been such a fun, positive experience. That's exactly what I wanted for Lily. I was completely turned off by schools that prided themselves on "teaching" the kids. Come on...the kids are 2 years old for heavens sake! Let them have fun, play, be encouraged, and they will learn along the way!

I loved being able to share this first school experience with Lily. We both have really enjoyed the school, the teacher, the curriculum (if that's what you call it), the crafts, absolutely EVERYTHING! I can't believe this year is over, but I am looking forward to next year!

Next year's 3 year old program is a two hour/two day a week program. I will be in the classroom one day of the week, but not the other. At this point, Lily doesn't seemed too concerned about that. In fact, she told me I could "stay home and do laundry" on the other day!

Here are collages from Lily's first and last days of school:





On a completely separate note, today is Mary Beth and Ed's 26th wedding anniversary and would have been my parent's 49th anniversary. Happy Anniversary! We love you!