Sunday, April 19, 2009

Kindergarten round-up

Can you believe it? Allison's going to be a kindergartener next year! A couple weeks ago we took Allison to her future elementary school for kindergarten round-up. Really, it wasn't too thrilling but we gave them our paperwork and got Allison signed up for the fall. One of the kindergarten teachers did an assessment and I was proud of how well she did (you know, letters, colors, cutting, etc).

The day before round-up, I took Allison to get her immunizations. I knew she needed them before school started and I figured it would be easiest just to get them done now. After debating the best way to approach it, I decided to surprise her :) We got up and ready for preschool, just like normal (only, unbeknownst to them, it was an hour earlier than usual). Then when we got to the road where we normally turn LEFT to get to preschool, I turned RIGHT. These kids are no dummies...they knew something was up. So we pulled into the county building parking lot and I told Allison what was going on. She was a little nervous, but I think I made the right choice to not tell her until the last minute. Otherwise she would have stressed about it longer and been more nervous. She was super brave and didn't even cry (although she came close). Her arm was "paralyzed" for the rest of the day, but other than that she survived.

Later that day, I found her playing with her dolls...


Hmm....

Anyway, we have talked a lot about school in the fall and she is excited. I think even more so, Lauren is looking forward to preschool in the fall. Whenever she thinks about it, she gets so excited!!

I am thinking it will be a little strange when its just me and Megan hanging out at home on preschool days!--What will we do with ourselves??

3 comments:

BayouCane said...

I'm excited to know that Allison and Lauren are excited. I'm sure they will do well in school this fall.

Lori said...

What a brave girl!! Sounds like you made the right decision, mom! :) Smart kids, though--I remember them pointing out the county building when we were there. And what a cute pic of Allison taking care of her doll! That's super exciting that both girls will be doing something new this fall! I bet you'll get used to those preschool days real quick! :)

Given Family said...

Crazy how fast they grow. And she was really brave, good thinking mom :) Yeah, i'm sure you'll get used to pretty quickly of those preschool days :)