Pre-School Buddies

Peyton and Owen started pre-school today! They've been so excited for it to begin, since Kellen started 1st grade two whole weeks ago! Peyton's in the 4 yr. old class and Owen's in the 3 yr. old class and they both go 2 1/2 days a week. We're still trying to tweak our morning routine, determining the best time to wake everyone up in order to get out the door on time! Thankfully, Dawson just decided to learn how to feed himself his bowl of Cheerios, so that frees up some time for me to do other things while he eats! Peyton's teacher is another Mrs. Kelly, the fourth Kelly in her life! We always have to call all our Kelly's by their last names, too, so we can keep them straight! Owen kind of knows a couple of kids in his class, though I know more of them than he does, just because of being friends with their parents. I'm sure he'll find buddies quickly. His favorite friend from last year is in the other 3 yr. old class but they'll still get to see each other at the playground and such. Peyton's class, however, is like a family reunion! At their Open House last week, it was pure chaos with all the parents, siblings, and 13 children who know each other so well that there are no inhibitions! It will be a fun year for her, as she loves all her girlfriends in her class.
Peyton, 4 1/2 years old.
After school today, Peyton was full of information and even though she talked a lot, it was mostly about getting to go to the lunchroom (the 3 yr. olds eat in their room, so this was a big change for her) and who she played with on the playground. I asked if she learned anything, and she said they learned about "all about me". She said she had lots of fun!
Owen, 3 years old.
Owen's favorite part about the day was circle time and reading "The Kissing Hand" about a racoon. I forgot to ask his teacher if he actually fell asleep during naptime--he rarely did last year. He couldn't remember any of his classmates names, nor his teacher's, but he said he had fun!