On Monday, Eleanor started school! As one of the charter students of the very first Goddard School in a downtown location, our girl is one of eight babies in the infant room. Not all the babies have started coming to school yet, so we only have met 3 of the other babies. But, get this: all of the other 6 kids are boys! They include Calvin, Nathaniel, and twins brothers Oscar & Max. Below is a picture of us right after we arrived. I see Eleanor thinking, "What is this place, Daddy?"
And, here is Daddy giving a kiss and cuddle while Mom frantically tries to put Nora's first and last name on everything we brought. Sidebar: Mama thought she was very smart labeling the sheets, blankets, and bottles with EKG when she was told that everything, even diapers, must have first and last name labels and no, initials just won't do. Ah, well, at least we'll know if she comes home wearing a diaper labeled Calvin that she may need a few more of her own diapers at school. And below, we took Eleanor's picture with her teachers. They said it was their first class picture!
That is Miss Jennie on the left and Miss Regina on the right. I will try and take some better pictures of the room because it is sweet. Eleanor seems to like these little baby chairs that allow her to recline some and look around the room. After 3 days at school, she has been exhausted every night coming home and instead of falling asleep at 9:30 - 10:00 pm, she has been nodding off closer to 8:00!
And so, at 12 weeks of age, our girl has started down the long path of her formal education. We are excited about what she will do and learn at school and we adore picking her up in the late afternoons. Her smile after a long day of work is the best thing Geoff and I have ever seen. We enjoy every one and love every minute! I think Nora is going to like school. Her note from the teacher today said: "Nora enjoyed some floor time with the boys!" That's my girl!
1 comment:
O my gosh what a way to make grand ma cry. Im filled with such happiness every time I see Nora. She sure looks happy but also a little puzzled about her enviorment. It looks like Geoff was having a little issue letting her go, but that's what parents have to do sometimes. It doesn't ever get easier. Her care providers look attentive and caring always a good sign. She's going to be the only girl? How lucky is that? can we say spoiled?
She is a dear angel and like her mama i'm sure school will be something she'll always love just look at how much she has learned so far. give my lovebug a kiss see you in three weeks. G-ma
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