It was this time last year I was getting ready to register the girls for their very first year of preschool. I was a ball of mixed emotions. Part of me was extremely excited for this next chapter. Part of me wanted time
to stand still so that they could stay little forever.
When I finally made it to registration day I wasn't prepared for just how competitive preschool was. I think I was 16
the last time I had to stand out in the cold for hours just to be sure I got what I came for. Unless of course you count years of Black Friday shopping, but that is beside the point. I stood in line for almost 2 hours to get 2 of the 14 coveted spots in a
preschool 3s program. There are only two classes available: Morning and Afternoon. This was open registration. Only 1 spot was available in the morning but I was determined to see if they would make an exception.
They wouldn't.
We got afternoon class. I still felt like I had just won an olympic gold medal. YES! WE GOT IN!! Every year there is a waiting
list apparently. This is only preschool right? Apparently I am wrong.
It's not "just" preschool. They are learning their letters, and colors, and numbers. Not just what babies or toddlers usally learn. They
are learning how to write letters and how to make new colors from two other colors. They are learning about the five senses, patterns, magnets and fire drills. They are learning about the basic skills needed to be successful in school: listening, following
rules, and doing the work assigned.
My babies are growing up!
The main thing I loved about this school, the one thing that convinced me this was the perfect school for them was because
its a co-op. Parents are very hands-on with the class. I get to help in class occasionally and see first hand the things my girls learn and do. I get to watch them enjoying school as I did when I was a kid. I get to witness them making new friends, building
a relationship with their teacher and growing up. I LOVE THIS SCHOOL!
Fast forward to now. We are half way through the school year and already talking about registration for next
year. We are talking the last year before Kindergarten. The last year of part time school before going full days.
Did I mention, my babies are growing up?
While I am sad at times to see how independent my "babies" have become, at least I found a school that allows me to participate and observe first hand their independence.