First Day of School

Julia went to her first day of Mother's Day Out this morning, which we're calling "school". I felt fine up until about 30 minutes before I needed to drop her off, and then I started getting anxious. I knew she'd enjoy the new toys and friends, but our sweet girl has a pretty rough time napping outside of her own crib. Jarret and I prayed for her last night, this morning, and then again around the time when she'd need to nap. Finally, it was time to pick her up...I was very excited to see her again! They said it took her a while to settle into a nap and required a little bit of back patting and the like, but she finally gave it up and napped for over an hour. That was a huge praise, considering I was entirely prepared to hear that she didn't nap at all. And on top of that, she was in a fabulous mood and all smiles when I picked her up. Yea!!

I tried to get a picture of her this morning, but she wouldn't stand still. So I turned on the TV to PBS, and she was glued to Curious George. That's what she's staring at in each of these photos.



Outside her class, with Elsie in hand and ready to go. When I picked her up, her teacher said that Julia had Elsie with her the entire time except for about 5 minutes out of the whole 5 hours! Attached much?


Julia and her teacher Mrs. Melody, at the end of the day when Julia was super happy. Getting a morning photo was not about to happen because Julia still wails when we drop her off. Luckily, we continue to get reports that the wailing lasts all of 30 seconds. Happy that she's happy, but are we really that forgettable?!

Julia, you are such a big girl and we're so glad you had a great first day of school. We love you more than you know!!