Everyday Eddins: The End or Just the Beginning?!

You may remember a few posts about Lila going off to preschool. First there was the post about picking the best option for her and our family - click here. And then there was the post about her actually taking that huge first step and becoming a preschooler - click here. It honestly feels like I just sat down and wrote both of those posts...however, I am here documenting her last day of her first year of preschool. Talk about time flying!!!!

August 2012 - May 2013

To say we are happy with her preschool is an understatement. There have been so many moments in her short life that I have worried, but I can't tell you how blessed I (we) feel that in the case of her in-home daycare and, now, her preschool/childcare, we are beyond comfortable with the care that Lila is receiving when we aren't with her during the day.

Every time we get an invitation to attend an event at All Saints I get a twinge of excitement. They are so good about involving the parents and the other neat things is...the parents are so happily involved! Today was no exception as we all gathered to watch our little ones receive their preschool certificates for their completed year!

Welcome to the Blue Room!

We walked into the room where the kiddos were all lined up ready to welcome us and sing us a song about how wonderful All Saints Preschool is!

Happy to see her Mom & Dad!

Before the song, Mrs. O'Connell said a few words...thanking us parents for giving them the gift of teaching our children. While that sounds like what every preschool teacher should say to the parents of the children, it was sincere, it was even said through some tears.

Proud girl!

Our performer!

Click Here to see their cute song!

After they sang their song the kids were invited to sit on the rug while each one was called up to the front of the room. The teachers had asked the kids a few questions: 1) What was your favorite thing about preschool? 2) What are you going to miss? 3) What are you going to do this summer. They read each of the children's answers and then presented them with a brand new book and a certificate stating they had completed a successful year of preschool! Finishing up with each kid getting a hug from both of their teachers!

Waiting patiently to hear her name!

Finally it was Lila's turn! She trotted right up to the front of the room while Mrs. O'Connell read the answers to her questions. Lila's favorite thing about preschool was playing with play-doh and making cupcakes! She is going to miss playing with her friends the most! And this summer she is going to play with Connie!

A hug for Mrs. Rosencrants

A hug for Mrs. O'Connell

Our preschooler with her amazing teachers!

Mike and I both left the school today with our hearts bursting with pride! What a fantastic day! We couldn't have been more proud of our little girl and all she has accomplished during her first year of "school!" As you can tell from the picture at the very beginning of this post, she has grown up a lot since August of last year. Beyond the physical growth, and just as importantly, she has also grown emotionally and mentally and it has been so much fun to watch!

As parents, it is bittersweet for our children to spread their wings! There is the anxiety that riddled us as we anticipated her first days and weeks at a new school, yet there is the pride that swelled in us today, and many days during her first year, as we watch her become more and more independent!