Amelia started preschool today, and she was excited! Weeeelllll, she was excited because Mommy and Madeline were excited for her. She feed off of our vibes. Eric and I decided to enroll Amelia in a three day per week program at Madeline's school for a variety of reasons. One of the main reasons I wanted to enroll her in this program is her clingy nature, and I wanted her to be her own person away from Madeline and myself. While she LOVES the wonderful ladies at the gym, sometimes she's treated as a "regular favorite" which means she gets her way when she doesn't always deserve to get her way. Unfortunately, she's learned from Big Sister and the sweet gym ladies, she can get her way most of the time. Sooo not the real world, Sweet Amelia. Therefore, three day per week preschool will serve her well. Amelia is also older with her December birthday, and I didn't want to delay her due to her communication issues. Amelia needs preschool for very different reasons that Madeline needed preschool. It's very interesting to me just how different siblings can be.
Amelia was all smiles during her favorite breakfast of Raisin Graham Crunch on the back porch.
Madeline was all smiles that her little sister was going to be left at school today while she was "in the BIG kids building."
Amelia was ready to go when I said it was time to go "Bye Bye." She was ALL about carrying her school bag. She loves an accessory just like Madeline.
This picture is so my children - Madeline trying to "pose properly" with her cheesy cheese smile, and Amelia is doing something totally ridiculous. I love them!
I love how LARGE Amelia's bag is against her little self. I'm pretty sure Madeline's looked that big on her too when she started preschool.
Amelia was ready to hit the road. She was over the pictures, but I kept snapping away.
This one is also classic Stewart children - Madeline making sure Amelia is doing what she should be doing for the camera, and Amelia is semi-cooperating.
Amelia,
Your Daddy and I hope you have so much FUN in school this year! You will learn so much. You will improve your communication and social skills. Your first day went so well! You walked into your room with your bag all by yourself, hugged your teacher, didn't freak out when two others were SCREAMING for their Mamas, and discovered the rocking horse on your own! Your teacher reported that you behaved like a "big girl", and you had a great day! The only time you got upset was when we returned to the car to go home, and Madeline wasn't in the car. I couldn't make you understand that we had to drive around to the carpool line to get your big sister. Once we rounded the corner, you saw her, and all was right with the world. You will settle into this new routine, sweet girl. We are so proud of you, and we can't wait to see what this school year has in store for you! We love you!
