Emmalyn started Mother's Day Out this year, 2 days a week. She is LOVING it! She was excited from the moment I told her about it. I told her there would be lots of new friends (she is a VERY social little girl!), new toys, and lots of fun activities and crafts. She even thought it was cool that we had to pack a lunch and a nap mat. :) She was slightly apprehensive once we got there, clinging to my leg...but only for a moment. She quickly got distracted by all the cool toys...and off she went! I was a little sad that I didn't get to hug and kiss her goodbye when I left her there the first day, because I wanted to slip out while she was distracted to avoid possible tears. But, the other few days since, I have been able to kiss and hug her and tell her to have fun, then walk away as she said, "Bye, Mommy!" No tears...it is great! :) I knew she would love school, I'm just happy that it happened so fast!
I told her to say "CHEESE"...this is what she did! such a ham...I guess she wanted to show off the backpack! :)
Of course I had to take a picture by the sign on the first day, right?!
Meeting her teacher and getting her nametag... 
Checking things out, a little nervous...
But,oooh.....look at all those cool toys!
Funny story...when I picked her up from her first day, I was carrying out her art project for the day. They had glued Fruit Loops to a construction paper cut-out of the first letter of their name. And she announces...."But I want to eat that cereal!!!"She did not nap the first 2 days, but by day 3, I had figured out a way to make sure she was given her pacifier and lovey, and they said she fell asleep within minutes! :) There are 2 other little girls in her class, and the teacher says they have hit it off well and play together all day! :) I think this is going to be a great experience for her!
***Blogger is again cutting off the right side of all my photos...anyone know why or how I can fix it??
