Simms' playschool started back today! She was so excited about this morning, asking me all week if it was time for school yet. I am so thankful that she likes going and wants to be there. Last winter was when she began going, but as a stay-at-home mom I was having such an internal conflict about her going somewhere. I mean, isn't that MY job to teach her all of these skills they learn? Then Cope was born. It was freezing cold. Simms couldn't go out and play. I was battling a pretty serious case of postpartum depression {another post for another day}. I felt so bad for her. Being stuck in the house, with a new baby that needed so much attention. So,after much prayer, I decided to let her try going for a few hours a couple of days each week. After all, the school was at our church. The church I grew up in. The church Simms' parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents were all married in. There was such a comfort in knowing where she was and who she was with. It just felt right. She went and loved it! It did all of us good. From January until May she was there a few hours a day, 3 mornings a week. She learned so much. She blossomed socially. She was so proud of herself and we were so proud of her! And I knew that I wasn't a bad mama for sending her, instead, I felt like a better mama for it. We've enjoyed being together everyday this summer, but we knew she'd go back this year! How could we not send her? She adores going to His Kids. And as her mama, I want what is best for her. And this is it! Her first morning went great. I saw lots of tears when I walked her in, but surprisingly none came from Simms! She ran down the hall into my arms when I picked her up. I love her so much and am so proud of her! She can't wait until tomorrow!
Simms woke up to this. A book by one of our favorite authors and a card. OF COURSE, she picked out her bookbag. They don't even have to have a bookbag, but she wanted one, so I let her pick it out. It's quiet funny actually. I am so not into themey/character stuff. I just had to let this one go. My vision of a monogrammed bookbag will have to wait! Ha!
Walking out of the door this morning!
Heading to the car. She is so funny rolling that bag.
She was all about the camera this morning.
At the church this morning, about to walk in.
Here are Simms and Cope on her first day last January. My goodness how much they have both changed. I love them so.
3 comments:
I"m so glad she loves it. We debated putting AM in one this fall but we are going to wait until next year when she's 2. I can't wait to get the "first day of school" pictures!
You are such a sweet and cute mom with your first day of school gifts. I just sent MSN off today with no card or gift. Simms is a lucky little girl.
oh margaret!! She is too cute!! I can't believe how much she is grown! You are such a sweet momma!
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