{ Hallie's First Days of Preschool }

My little Hallie started Preschool! I can't believe she's that old! Her first day was great. She had been so excited in anticipation for this day. She talked about it non-stop. She couldn't wait to wear the new dress Grandma Robin and Grandpa Danny let her pick out. She planned the shoes, the bow, the bracelet...all the works. It was cute to see her so excited. We woke up to her favorite orange rolls and quickly got ready to rush out the door. It was pouring rain ALL day! So not the best pics, because we were trying to stay dry and my camera was about to die. But here she is in all her glory.

She had talked it up so much and then as we were driving to school, I could tell her nerves were starting to set in. She is always thinking way ahead and I could tell her mind was beginning to think about way too much and definitely more than a little 4 yr old should. She kept saying, "my tummy isn't feeling good." Poor thing. Well we got there. She was shy, a little nervous, but quickly found her friend and they were off to play in the Art Studio. She didn't even look back to say so much as "bye mom". Peyton was a little disappointed that she couldn't stay. She kept trying to push me out the door to leave her there :).

Well, yes, I was "that mom" that totally cried after Peyton and I got in the car! ha ha. I didn't think I would. She is just my little buddy that goes with me everywhere. It was so weird to just leave her there. I quickly laughed at myself and me and Peyton had a good time to ourselves. I think that this will be so good for her and I to have some more one-on-one time.

Arriving at school after getting dumped on

She LOVED it! I went to pick her up and noticed she had blue paint all over her dress. I didn't say anything about it but was sorta dying inside. She must know me too well because as soon as I saw her and said, "Hi Hallie! How was it?" She said, "Don't worry Mom. It'll come out. I asked the teacher." ha ha.

Her next preschool day we were driving to school and I said, "oh, we forgot to say our prayers this morning." She quickly piped in, "we don't need to! I already LOVE preschool!" I said, "well we still say our prayers every morning silly." And she said, "okay, but DON'T ask me to have fun at preschool because I know I already will! Just ask for me to get there safely!"

I also went to wake her up the other morning to get ready and I heard her outside her door just waking up. She said to herself, "Yay! It's preschool day!" Then as she was climbing down her ladder she said, "a nice new day!" I love this little girl. She is so sweet. I'm so glad that she loves preschool so much.

sporting her other outfit from Grandma and Grandpa. And her Twinkle Toes :). She saw these and wanted them so bad! She said, "mom, I will look so pretty and fancy if I wear these."

(sept. 7th)