PreK4 Jitters

And just like that, it was Eliza Kate's turn at the first day of PreK. She only had a few days longer than Miller to stretch out summer. Surprisingly, she was mostly excited about school back in session. {Sigh}- the last first day ever of preschool. In a blink, poof, just like that--she's flying through the preschool stage of life. Isn't that true for all seasons?

We gussied up some cellophane party favor bags for her teachers.  Miller delivered his usual "flipping out" Flipz pretzels, so naturally EK wanted to craft up a treat of her own. We decided on apples and caramel dip as a special treat snack for the first day. Teachers like these little happys as an added touch for all of the extras they do to ready the classroom.

Here she is all smiles posing by the playground fence, before leading the way to her class. Eliza Kate has become quite the poised poser these days. She insists on 2 strides ahead with full confidence now that she is confident at school.

EK found her Octopus hook with her name and even her charming friend, Chase before entering the room. Ms. Meridith was waiting with the question of the day. This is a new routine this year for Eliza Kate this year. She moves her clip to answer the question.

I made sure I stole a hug and a smooch from my girl before my bittersweet happy dance all the way to solo errands and shopping {wahoo}!  I really should be offended that there are not any long drawn out goodbyes with tears. I'm secretly jealous of a little emotion shown by littles transitioning into kindergarten and new horizons. Not this one, she saunters in coyly as if to say..."See ya mom, it's been real this summer" All joking aside, I do know she treasured our summer together.

On a random note, 2nd grade is not messing around with homework and tests already. Here is Miller commemorating his very first spelling test ever.  Bringing home a red "110" with a smiley face is a fantastic way to remember your very first Friday test. Celebrating the start to new beginnings, firsts, and routines!