First year of preschool recap

Yesterday Maia had her last day of school.

I can't even believe a whole school year has passed.

It feels like it has just been a few months.

I guess this is what they mean when they say it goes by in the blink of an eye.

What a great year it has been.

Maia approached her first day of school like she does everything in life: with excitement, wonder, and a  little bit of caution.

This year Maia has learned to be more flexible when things don't go as planned.

Her stutter has drastically improved.

She has made 9 wonderful friends; sweet, kind, funny, creative classmates who come from wonderful families.

Maia can now count to 100, write her name, has mastered public restroom usage, can use scissors, and knows so many new and interesting things.

In the wake of the Sandy Hook and OK tragedies, the nation has been reminded of how important a role teachers play in our children's lives.

We were so blessed to have a teacher this year who loves each and every child entrusted in her care.

Not only does she love her students, but she is creative and patient and interested in the development of our children as people.

Which is exactly what we hoped for when we sent Maia to preschool.

(The thank you card we gave to Maia's teachers)

As this school year ends, I really feel the transition as a parent.

For what seems like forever, I've been the parent of really little children. 

Now I've got a school aged kid.

It's awesome.

Each year just gets better and better.

Next year Maia moves to mornings 5 days a week, which makes my heart ache just a bit.

But, she loves school and really is ready for this next step.

(I may have to keep her home every now and then for some mommy adventures)

This is just the beginning and I'm so excited to be a part of her journey.