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Our Preschooler

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By Sarah
I can't believe it. And it took me months to decide whether or not to do it. But, alas, we have a preschooler. Only one day a week from 9am to 1pm & it has already been a huge confidence boost for her. At first I felt guilty even considering it. She is still a young 3 & I never would have thought of it but I could tell Kaelah needed a break from her younger siblings & vice versa. Lucky for us, one of my co-workers from the private school I used to work at began an in-home preschool with only 7 children 3 days a week. I could have never have done it if it wasn't a situation as perfect as this. Like I told one of my friends today, the tuition has already been worth it because now my little girl who has been potty trained since May will also poop in the potty. What also is wonderful is knowing Kaelah is having a good time. At the park she will pretend to be her teacher & at home she is much more independent with things such as taking her pajamas off to get her clothes on. Danny, Michelle & I are still trying to figure out what to do when Kaelah is away. Lunch is a whole lot smoother & the babies might get more attention, but Mommy doesn't get much more done with only 2 children than 3. And sometimes we just seem a little lost without our boss around. I'm excited to see what I can write about all this at the end of the school year.
Kaelah in Daddy's car on the first day of school (September 13).
Kaelah taking care of her giant teddy bears.

Watering the garden with Michelle watching.Cheese!
Hamming it up.
We are so proud of you, Kaelah bear. We are so blessed to have you in our family.

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Kelly said…
She is so big! It is amazing how fast they grow.
October 6, 2010 at 11:21 AM
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