Preschool Orientation

So, for quite a while now I've had preschool on my mind. I have a friend who I grew up with that lives pretty close to me now. She has taken all of her kids to Miss Kathryn's Apple Preschool and I had read on her blog that Miss Kathryn is the best. (Thanks for the awesome reference, Jenni) So, I got her number and called with intentions of maybe getting a spot in her preschool class for NEXT YEAR. Well, when I talked to Kathryn she mentioned that she does a 3 year old class and almost always all of those 3 year olds move up to her 4 year old class so its seldom that she has an opening. Then she asked if I was interested in starting Kelsie in the 3 year old class this year. I probably sounded so dumb on the phone because the thought never crossed my mind. She said that she had one spot left but was waiting on another family to see if their kid was going to take it. Honestly I didn't think it would work out but I told her to call me just in case it did. I was SHOCKED when 4 days later she called me and said that there was a spot open for us. I wasn't even prepared for it. So many thoughts and emotions went through my head. I was a true basket case the next couple days. I was feeling excited because I knew it would be so good for Kels but at the same time sad because me baby is growing up. Three sounded so little to begin school but then again its only for a couple hours two days a week. That's a good way to ease her into the school schedule. I convinced myself (with help from family) that it would be an amazing opportunity for Kelsie and that we had to do it. But then I got stuck with the fact that it is only a couple hours 2x a week. I didn't know how to do it out since I work full time. After a ton of stress (and tears) things fell right into place. It worked out that Grandpa Jerry would have time to take her to preschool each morning and then I would pick her up on my lunch break and take her to Gay's. I knew it would be a crazy schedule but that Kels would benefit so much from it. Thank goodness for Grandpa Jerry because otherwise there's no way it would have ever worked out.
These pictures were of Kelsie after preschool orientation. She had ironically made that hat that says school is cool just the day before at Gay's. Meeting Miss Kathryn was awesome. Kelsie was exactly as I predicted. Her shyness kicked in full force and and she wouldn't talk or even look at Miss Kathryn. Luckily Larry was able to go as well and he played with Kelsie in the play room to familiarize her with everything while I spoke with Kathryn. I know that the first day of school is going to be hard on Kels but I'm looking forward to her meeting new friends her age. Don't get me wrong, Gay has been- and still is- AMAZING. I will always consider her one of Kelsie's other moms. She has taught my kiddo so much! That's why I am willing to take upon this CRAZY schedule so Kelsie can have the best of everything. Just wish us luck...