Alayna's First Day of Preschool... EVER!

My Princess started Preschool today. I can't believe it! Seriously. She was put into the afternoon class which runs from 12:30pm-4:00pm. So this is gonna be a change in schedule for her.

So last night after we got home, her and I sat together to pick out her outfit for her first day. I tried choosing a cute pair of shorts with a cute little top but she was having none of that. She wanted a skirt with a pretty shirt and ended up putting together a blue top with a blue/green skirt and blue shoes she was finally ready to go to sleep knowing she'd be wearing EXACTLY what she picked out. She's so into matching her own clothes... and sometimes she's TOO matchy-matchy for my liking but whatever. I love to see how proud she is making her own decisions.

So this morning she was up and ready to get dressed and go... but like I mentioned she's a part of the afternoon session. So the day dragged on until it was time for her to get ready. After feeding her a banana, I gave her and her sister a bath and got them ready. Alayna looked so cute! And even told me EXACTLY how she wanted her hair done. She loves to wear it down but knows I hate when it's in her face so we compromised and came up with the perfect hairdo.

Then it was time to go. But not before I took a few pictures of her.




And then we got to her school. We waited a little bit until her teachers were ready for the class.



Once inside they immediately have to wash their hands for lunch. And then sit down at a tray so they could eat.


And while she was distracted paying attention to all the other kids washing their hands... we walked over to her and gave her kisses and said goodbye and we were out the door without looking back.



She didn't cry initially but her teacher said she did shed a few tears after she saw another kid cry for their Mom... but she stopped really quickly and did wonderful the rest of the day.

And I didn't cry either! It all happened so quick (with the help of Jr because he KNOWS I linger) that neither of us had time to react. But I did miss her like crazy the 3 1/2 hours she was gone. More than I thought I would.

After I picked up Diego from school we had lunch and then it was time to pick up Alayna. And I was anxious to see how she did. She told me she loved it because they let her use scissors and hers were green. And she got to cut out bunnies. I am happy for her! She's going to have so much fun and learn so much... I just know it!