Shoreline Acres Preschool here we come!

Today I went and signed Avrie up for preschool this fall. I was having a real hard time deciding where to send her and ultimately I decided it was best for all to send her to our local Shoreline Acres Preschool.  A special thank you to Missy for helping me realize what a great little school this is! From the minute I got to the school grounds this morning I knew I had made the right decision.  I went in the Elementary School office for directions and was greeted by someone I knew.  As we were getting out of the car to walk to the preschool I was greeted by someone I knew (Hi Rosario!)  When we walked in the preschool I recognized all the adults in the room and several of the names on the kids cubbies.  It just felt right.

As the teacher, Mrs. Furlong was filling me in on all the goings on at the school she made time to stop and interact with each child and gave them the opportunity to explain things to us as well.  The kids all seemed interested in making friends with Avrie and after a bit she relaxed and seemed into them as well.  Everything about the preschool seemed so great, from healthy snacks to mid-day tooth brushing I couldn't have asked for much more.  This preschool is a co-op as well so parents are required to assist the teacher once a month.  I cant wait for my turn to get to see how Avrie interacts with the other kids.  In fact - I don't know who is more excited me or her.  The kids were excited for their field trip to Dillon Beach this week and geez, they made me wish I could go to!

I'm also really excited that some of my mommy friends will be sending their little ones here this year too!  The kids will already know each other and I'm sure that might take a little fear out of it for them all.  Not to mention the fact that us moms can help each other out if need be with pickups, drop offs etc.  Avrie was so upset today when we had to leave that she ran outside, threw herself on the ground and started crying and screaming.  I was so embarrassed and hoped that none of the adults in the preschool had witnessed this.  If they did they are probably wondering what they have in store for them. I don't know how I would have gotten her out of there if it weren't for some giant beetle crawling up to her and scaring her to me.  Good times!  I can't wait for her to start preschool- I know she is excited too.  I hate to see my baby growing up so fast but at least she will be doing it in the presence of some familiar faces.

She wanted to try on her new school shirt and then proceeded to do a happy dance while singing " I get to go to pee-school, I get to go to pee-school!"  Yes, pee-school.  So stinkin cute!