KC's First Day of Pre-School

KC actually missed the first week of pre-school because she and her parents were in Singapore.  They were there to keep her daddy company doing computer techie work.  Tif tells me they had a wonderful time despite the HEAT and humidity in that immaculate city.  Is that the place you get flogged if you drop gum on the street?  Tif says there are cameras everywhere.

Oh oh... I'm getting distracted.

It made me smile to see my little girl dressed to take her daughter to school.  There's a term for women who live north of Chicago.  It's called "Northshore Moms."   Tif says she thinks it's more an insult.  It's to describe women who live in the more affluent areas north of Chicago.  No, they don't live in the affluent area, but seeing her dressed up made me think of it.  Actually, I just thought she looked mighty nice and elegant.  I was proud of how nicely she grew up.  I went to my room and put on make-up.  Funny thing.  I usually go without make-up in Hawaii.  In Chicago, I tend to put it on.  It's a lot more casual in Hawaii.

Oh oh.... I'm getting distracted again.

Today was KC's first day of pre-school.  Because she is home with her mom all the time, KC has a difficult time separating from her.  She's also been with both parents for several weeks so that makes the transition more difficult.

I told her before we dropped her off how excited I was about going with her to her school.  I gave her an assignment to tell us what the happiest, most fun thing was when she came home.  She replied, "Well... Grandma, I'd better tell my teacher to write it down because I might forget."

I told her, "No, you have to make sure you remember all the details so you can tell us.  However, I just know you'll be able to do this."

She went in happily and showed us where her coat went and I got to meet her three teachers. 

Parting was still difficult and they had to peel KC off from her mom's legs, but it was quick, painless and we were out the door in a flash.  Did it bother me?  Not one iota.  I was a teacher and I've seen enough of this to know her tears would stop by the time we got to the parking lot. 

When we picked KC up, she'd remembered to tell us what she enjoyed and who she played with.  She said her teachers showed everybody where KC had been on the map.  Singapore is very far away.

Although KC loves ballet class, Tif encouraged her to skip it today in favor of a nap.  We all took a nap this afternoon!