Noah [First Year of Preschool]

We decided just a couple weeks ago that it would be a good idea for Noah to go to preschool...IF they had an opening. I emailed, and a spot had opened up..so it was meant to be!

He was pretty excited AND nervous to go to preschool "like Christian did!"

On the morning of his first day, he said, "Is today the day I get to go!?!?!?"

Yes it is!

"Okay!! I'm not gonna be shy, I'm not gonna be shyyyyyy (in his little nervous giggle)."

 He was so excited, he was just giddy.

I really could've seen this initial drop off MUCH different..as in the complete opposite! It just makes me feel like this really was a good idea to send him this year :)

And a couple weeks later, when his NEW book bag came from Grandma..

another EXCITED boy :) 

So proud of you Noah...you are so brave and smart! 

I hope you have a blast in preschool this year and make some new friends :)

Preschool graduate

Christian's final day of preschool was April 29.

                  Beginning of preschool Fall 2014                           The Preschool Graduate April 2015

It has been so fun to see Christian grow and develop in various ways this school year.
The difference between last year and this year is very obvious. He writes very eagerly, sounding out the letters and in the beginning stages of spelling on his own. He enjoys drawing and participating in the projects. He has no problem sharing his thoughts and opinions with those that will listen. He has several good buddies in his class.

A little card of sorts that he wrote for his teacher.
(I find it so funny that he thinks she likes to wear dresses. That is what he thought he wanted to get her for Valentine's Day as well. The funny part is...I don't think she ever wore a dress to school.)

The Friday following the last day of preschool...all the classes went together to Tanganyika. The families were invited to join as well...so Mom came with the boys and I. It was the perfect day for the zoo. 

Only pet the kangaroos on their back, only pet the ones that are lying down, and don't pet the ones that have a baby in their pouch. Oh...and don't run to pet them. I don't know as if all the rules were followed, but they were sure gentle when the pet them anyway.

Out of all the animals, I think the goats were both Christian and Noah's favorite :)

They were SO eager to eat the food. And that brown billy goat was Mr Greedy for sure...he followed Noah wherever he went and reached his head out there in front of all the others to snag the food.

Who knew that tortoises were so fast. They were bookin' it in this area...it made Noah uneasy...he was out of there shortly after this picture.

Feeding the fish with Grandma. 

This was next to the lemur exhibit...which we couldn't take pictures in. But they had several baby lemurs..so little! They would cling to their mamas bellies whether they were sleeping or awake, and their long arms and legs wrapped all around to the back side. It was so cute.

The lorikeets were much more tame than other times when we went. I think they said with all the kids from different schools in the past couple days they were well fed, and a bit shy from the overload of very active children!

I think we got around to all the animals...and enjoyed a picnic lunch with the other preschoolers.

We really enjoyed the day.

And although there wasn't a 'graduation'...Christian has completed preschool!

HC Preschool Program [2015]

Christian's preschool program was Thursday evening. 

It's always so cute and entertaining to watch.

Christian likes going to preschool, it is so interesting how much he has changed and grown from last year to this year.

Here's one of the songs they sang...Three Little Ducks.

I was standing in the back holding Jonah..so these got fuzzy.

This is so typical of Christian, creating a side conversation whenever he gets the chance. This was immediately after they were done singing and they were all lining up to get their certificate.

We're proud of you Christian...

you are such a joy to watch grow and develop in both social and academic abilities.

Preschool [2014]

First Day of Preschool

August 20, 2014

On Monday, we went to the open house just to re-familiarize him to the classroom. I don't think he had any problems with this...but it was fun to go anyway.

He really wanted to just "hold" Noah before he went to school. 

It was pretty amusing. I think Noah was slightly confused, but he obliged to being held :)

They sat on the rocking chair like this for several minutes.

Off he goes...another year at Hesston College Preschool :)

I'm excited to hear about the friendships, stories, and activities he will get to do/make this year!

Proud of you buddy, you're getting so big!