Another Year of PreSchool

Cambry started her second year of pre-school yesterday! She was very excited, especially since she found out she was going to be the bell ringer that day. She picked out her clothes, I got her hair looking nice (a feat in itself), and we were off! I could tell that she has grown up this summer -- she right away went to play in the loft with Noah and sat down at the writing table to draw with Alece (her favorite activity)! Last year, she would have hung around me as long as she could! After pre-school I asked her if she missed Delaney. She replied, "No, Mom, I was so happy I didn't miss her!"

I'm looking forward to seeing how she grows this year -- I can hardly imagine that Kdg. is right around the corner!

The first thing they do when they arrive is find their name and turn it over.

Noah and Cambry happy in the loft!

Alece and Cambry at the writing table

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