School Days

Last Tuesday, September 8, was Taysum's LLOONNGG awaited first day of school! He LOVED school last year and the groups they did during the summer. Ever since we went to the screening, everyday he would say, "I have to go to school!" He would be very upest that it wasn't time. We even did a countdown and that didn't really help! I'm glad that he enjoys it so much!

He goes to VIP Preschool which is in the same building he went for his 3-year old class last year. His teachers, Lori Scheffler and Carol Fink are the best! You couldn't ask for better teachers. They are so kind and genuine...it's just great! Taysum loves them both! Carol is actually Katie Fink's mom, who was Taysum's teacher last year...so it's great!

He goes Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10:15am-12:15pm. It's amazing how much more busy three days a week is than two days a week last year! He also has a lot of fun kids in his class (including 3 boys from our ward) and two sets of identical twins! There are also a lot of fun moms I get to see twice a day which is great!!

It was a bright sunny morning, so he's kind of "squinty" in these pictures.

Bailey is actually the one who came up with this idea. She has Taysum's backpack from last year and she came in the picture and started striking a pose and Taysum joined in.

Cool new Spiderman backpack! (You can't tell, but it lights up, too!)

Taysum found his name on his box and hook.

This is a cute way for them to sign in and practice writing their name. Last week I had to help him, but today he did it all by himself! It was really exciting!

They have a question they have to answer each day. Last week was, "Can you hop like a frog?" Then they have to show how they can hop, find their name and put it under "yes" or "no."

They gave a cute little handout to the parents. It had a Hersey hug and kiss and said, "Here's a hug and kiss for you while I'm at Preschool!! 1st day of VIP Preschool 2009" It was so thoughtful!

And he's off to circle time!!

I actually didn't have too hard of time being emotional, because it was all familiar and he was SOO happy! I was just so happy for him! He's getting to be so big! We love you, Taysum!!

This is just a favorite shot of mine from the ward campout last month. First and only time I've been able to get pig tails in her hair!!