School Bound

Now that Daddy has accepted a new job, it's time to start thinking about where to send Keira for Jr. Kindergarten. For the summer we've decided to ease her into being away from both of us all day by having her spend 3 days a week with our dear friend Nicole (who has her masters in early childhood education) and 2 day a week with her Auntie Chandra and another dear friend Mishelle (who also has her masters in Education!)

Today was the first day of work for Daddy and the first day for Keira to be in someone else's care all day. After Daddy left for work, Keira and I got dressed and headed off to a potential school to take a look at the campus. Immediately upon arrival Keira hit the ground running!

"They have a farm here!" (the little play houses kind)

"They have a big playground!!! Look at the swings! They have hopscotch!!"

Keira played on the playground while I spoke with the director and waited for my "tour guide."

I wanted her to meet one of her potential teachers and see the classroom, so I gathered her from the playground and headed to the room. We walked in and she immediately made a bee-line for the books, the blocks, the art center, fluttering around like a little bee checking everything out while I asked a few questions. It was almost as if Little Miss forgot I was there. She was too busy having a good time!

When it came time to leave, she had to be convinced that she was off to do something equally as fun! I think she'll do just fine.... it's me who needs to be eased in!

Off to College she goes....

OK, well she's not quite ready for college just yet, but Keira did dance in her first recital at the local Jr College Theater last week!

In preperation for the big day, I explained to Keira that she would be dancing on a big stage. I told her that we were going to go to the college for her recital. I told her that we would be in the crowd of all the other mommies and daddies and we would be cheering for her! I told her that she would do great and would make us happy if she danced her best. I tried to prepare her as best as I could so she wouldn't be scared when the lights came on. If only I knew!

At first, I didn't know who was more nervous... me or her, but I think that was my way of denying that she's growing up so fast! I was definitely more nervous! Little Miss had no trouble hanging out back stage with the other dancers. She had no problem walking out onto the huge stage with her class. Once the lights came on and she saw that she would be dancing in front of 200+ friends, parents, and family members of the other students.... NO PROBLEM!

Keira proudly danced the Crocodile Rock. She looked up and saw Grandma and Papa P and Daddy and I and gave us an excited wave... and continued to dance her little heart away!

She's growing up so fast! She's a very independent little girl! She has no fear! Sometimes I want my little baby girl back... but watching her grow up with the confidence that she has.... makes me oh so happy! And I know that no matter what... she'll always be our little girl!