Emily has been anticipating the start of school for many months. All summer we have been counting down birthdays for the first day of school. Emily has an innate desire for learning. Since she was a baby, she has loved to read. I remember sitting on the floor many an afternoon reading book after book to her - many of which I would have memorized. Emily loves to learn new things from books, tell stories, and engage with others in imagination fun. The Sunday before school started, our FHE lesson focused on Father's Blessings and that the beginning of school was a good time for one. Emily was confused for a few minutes because she said she wasn't nervous at all.
On the first day of preschool, my mommy's heart was excited, but nervous to let her go. Emily excitedly and proudly walked down the stairs like it was nothing. She didn't even want to hold my hand. Each day since, Emily counts down the days of the weekend so that she can begin school again. It is fun to hear about her learning adventures each day!
Lily really missed Emily at first, but now seems to cherish time with Logan and me. We have adventures to the library and story time that make the time go by quickly. I love watching Lily and Emily greet each other after school and talk about their fun adventures apart. They then incorporate their learning fun in their imaginative play that afternoon. What fun to share adventures together and apart!
