Preschool Has Begun!!

We have two preschoolers this year!!  Leading up to their first days, we had a couple of orientation days to attend.  This year, Nolan went to two orientation days all by himself (in the past, a parent has been invited into the room).  He did great checking out his new room and meeting his new teachers and friends by himself!!  Quinn had her orientation day the same week and Nolan and I were able to show her around her room.  Nolan did such a great job introducing her to the Rainbow Room and her teachers (he was with Quinn's teachers for 2 years in the same room).  They both had their real first days of school this week.  Nolan did great and loved every minute of it!!  He is going 3 days a week this year so he seems surprised that every morning this week I have told him it's a school day but he is hanging in there!  Quinn just goes on Wednesdays.  She did great on her first day (or so I thought).  She gave me a hug and ran into the room happy.  I thought, "wow, that was easy!"  However, at pick up I found out that she cried for 30 minutes once she realized I hadn't followed her into the room…poor baby.  She told me she wasn't going back to preschool but I'm sure after a few more visits she will love it as much as Nolan (I hope)!  We are looking forward to lots of learning this year!!

Nolan on his first orientation day in the Clown Room.

Quinn on orientation day.

The water fountain was the highlight of the afternoon.

Nolan showing her the ropes!

 Nolan on his first day!!

Quinny on her first day!  Don't be fooled by this picture…it was extremely difficult to get of her.  She does not love to sit for pictures.  Here's what really happened "behind the scenes:"

She's nuts.

Last year of preschool for Nolan and first year for Quinn!!