Melancholy

Drew started preschool at semester this year. I don't really remember why I thought it was a good idea that he start early, but it seemed to make sense at the time. He was going to school the everyday to take Lily and he was such a talker, it seemed like he was ready to go. He only went two days a week and it gave me some one on one time with Julianna. I think it was a good choice over all, he loved school and he's really blossomed this year.

He had a really amazing teacher this year, Miss Jan. She was extremely creative and loved to do arts and crafts projects with the kids. She was so loving and sweet to Drew. She has a homey classroom that allows kids to explore and be creative. They had weekly themes in the classroom to center the lessons around. One week was pirates and the kids got to dress up like pirates and search the school for the treasure. Drew was lucky to have such a great introduction to his education.

So, about half way through the semester, letters came out to the parents that it was time to say if your child would be attending the Early Ed Center next year and which teacher you would like them to have. When I first started Drew in school, I was 100% planning on switching him to Miss Shanna next year. (Remember Miss Shanna?)When the letters came out, I was less sure. What a problem to have! Two amazing teachers to choose from. Miss Shanna is not only an amazing teacher, but she has become my friend. She has been a support to me as I learn to be the best mom that I can be. And Miss Jan was just so sweet and kind. Drew was really loving school and I just was at a loss as to what to do. In the end, I chose to send Drew to Miss Shanna. He has known her for a long time, she is an awesome teacher and she is my friend. The decision wasn't an easy one, but I know that Drew will be just fine.

I am melancholy today, I think, because in order for Drew to have one awesome teacher next year, he had to give up an awesome teacher. And also, the ending of a school year is a reminder that my children are growing up fast. Lily will be attending her very last day of preschool tomorrow. I am no longer the mother of babies. I have a child, a preschooler and a toddler. Becoming a parent is like pressing the fast-forward button in life. It's too bad they don't have a pause, rewind or a slow motion setting as well.

These pictures are from yesterday at the end of the school year program. I wish I would have gotten a picture of Drew with Miss Jan but Lily was taking so many pictures during the program that I had no battery left.