First Day of Preschool

Ms. A had her first day of Preschool last week. She was so EXCITED to meet new friends. So excited that she didn't want to wait for me to take her picture. :) I finally coaxed her to a couple of poses.
She went right in and had no problems when mommy left. I was a little sad, but grateful she loves her new school.

As I was driving home, I was hit with the overwhelming thought that I had left my little angel with COMPLETE STRANGERS!!! I couldn't believe it. I have since recovered and both of us are doing wonderfully with her in preschool.

Have fun my little one!

Sad Goodbyes

Ms A has a favorite toy, her Cinderella Polly Pocket. She takes her everywhere, including bath time. Yesterday, tragedy hit: Cinderella got broken and she couldn't be repaired. My little one was inconsolable for quite some time. I hugged her and whispered sweet, comforting words, but nothing could stop my tenderhearted, little one from crying. Suddenly, I had an idea to build a new home for Cinderella to live in and Ms A started to calm down. She lovingly added butterflies, flowers, hearts and glitter to Cinderella's home. She drew rainbows and hearts. She gave her tons of hugs and whispered loving words and kisses. We talked about how Jesus would take care of Cinderella and make her all better because that is what HE does because of HIS LOVE for us. Gently she laid Cinderella on the two hearts. We closed the box and said our final farewells. Goodbye Cinderella!
Thank you for being Ms A's special friend.

Good Sportmanship?!?

We were playing a little game of Old Maid this evening when Ms A drew the WITCH!!! (Just a little background: She Hates/is Scared of the witch. The story of Dora and the Snow Princess made a HUGE impression on our little one.) Tears and screams immediately ensued. Reed quickly grabbed the camera while I tried to calm her down.

Here are a few shots of the during we just chose the witch card from mommy.

(notice the HUGE TEARS. She's been doing that since the day she was born.)

and after, she wanted a picture of the Princess Dora cards.

I convinced Ms A to let daddy draw the last card from her hand, even though the game was over. You should have seen the gloating. I think we need to find out how to teach our four year old to win/loose gracefully and cheerfully. Any ideas?!?