First Day of School

September 15th marked the first day of school for Matthew and Thea, both of whom were super excited.  Despite the excitement, Thea put on a crying show for the hours prior to school.  Thank you, molars. Thank you, ibuprofen, even more. 

9/15/15; Favorite colors: red and orange; When I grow up I want to be: a firefighter;
Favorite toy: paw patrollers; Favorite game: Minions

9/15/15; Favorite colors: pink and purple; When I grow up I want to be: a princess; 
Favorite toy: Floppy; Favorite game: Chase

Matthew with his best friend

So enthused about her cubby!

While Thea had a rough morning at home, when she got to school she was so happy it was her turn!  She's been eyeing that classroom for two years!  She gave me a hug and kiss goodbye and then literally ran into the room (arms lifted behind her like they were wings) and said "BYE!"  When I picked her up she was so happy and told me all the things she did that day.  She was so proud and excited.

And this is the note I got from her teacher at the end of the week:

"Yeah!!  This was so exciting to have Thea in the class and what a sweetie pie!  She had a great first day.  No hiccups at all!  She played with nearly everything and everyone and was so cheerful and easy going the whole time.  Hmmm...what did Thea do..cooking in the kitchen, reading books, build with blocks.  Cover and mold over an entire black bunny with blue playdough, hang out with new friends, puzzles, but most of all she seemed to really like scooping the water in the water table.  She spent a long time there with her new buddy Julianna.  Thea was very good about sharing, taking turns, and cleaning up.  Her big brother did a good job being a role-model!  (I heard he was a TERRIFIC leader upstairs today -a little bird told me so!)  I am so so so excited and thankful to you and so very very glad that the Schwartz family is part of my life.  So glad to now get to know Thea."

Matthew had an incredible time at school.  When asked about his first day he said it was "GREAT!" and proceeded to tell me all about his time.  At prayer time before bed, he talked about being grateful for school and stated that "Everything!" was the best part.  His teacher was very positive about him calling him "a leader", "very social" and "ready for the next level." That was day one.  Day two she told me that she has picked up on some ways to challenge him as he is curious and ready for more.  Day three she was encouraging me to sign him up for what is called "lunch bunch" in order to challenge him more and allow him to be even more social.  

One of the things we are most grateful for is this school.  The children love it and the teachers are bright, positive, and loving.  Praising God for good things and for the school year!