Big Girl Now

Our little sweet pea is heading to the "big school" in the Fall.  She talks about it nearly every single day.  BIG. SCHOOL.  She'll be down the hall, 4 doors from momma. They call it Nursery School. 

last day of nipsy - racing to the door when Daddy arrived to pick her up

Nipsy (fond name for: NPCCC) was such an incredible experience for us all.  We couldn't possibly be more grateful.  The teachers are so loving, devoted, and knowledgeable.  Here are a few snapshots to bring you along on her now-finished daycare journey:

mother's day "tea" - I love having my baby girl near me on a work day!

back in the day -- she started at 10 months.  We used to nurse in the rocking chair at drop-off and pick-up.

little conversation with her dear friend, Lilly, whom she still loves

first birthday

nap time

being a 'work man'

buggy ride! (that's Lilly, again, sitting next to her)

she is widely known now (among the entire NPS community) as a little teacher in the making

loves listening to storytime!

sometimes a little cranky

field trips!

playground

BFF

snack time

Fun Bus!

Good bye, friends!  Here's to summer with mommy and then a whole new chapter of life.

Daycare Days

naptime - Daddy covered a nap shift, along with other parent volunteers, so the teachers could have staff development.  His comment, "It's amazing!  They all slept!"  I guess the secret is a magic cot.

One of the moms visited - gave a nutrition lesson. Looks beautiful!

Shrove Tuesday - all school pancake breakfast (including daycare kids).  Boy, is it nice to have my little one at my school!

More from the Field Trip!

 Thank you, Cristina, for fabulous photos!

Field Trip

Better late than never, right? :)  These photos were taken on a daycare field trip to the Pumpkin Patch - the day I had surgery.  Pure Sweetness here.  What a great photographer! (Though not a pumpkin in sight here, she did come home with 2!.)

Report Card Time

 

Highlights from my report card from daycare:

• Loves to share news and stories with her teachers when she comes to school.
• Sometimes hits - when confronted by a teacher about it, she will then apologize to that friend and hug them.
• When she hurts a friend, Ains will often tell her teacher she has done so, and then make amends with that friend.
• If a friend is crying, Ainsley will bring the friend a toy in order to soothe them.
• Tells her teachers whens she sees a friend is sad or upset - she identifies the emotions and then tells the teacher in order for them to address it.
• She especially loves to visit the infant room and help with the babies.
• She greets all of her friends by name when she comes to school.  She will exclaim "Hi William!" when she sees he is at school.
• She likes to put on her own shoes and jacket to go outside.
• She will pour herself a cup of water from the Brita in the refrigerator.
• Enjoys running, jumping and climbing, and will decline assistance when doing so.
• She will look at the alphabet board and ask teachers to help her write letters. She can mimic some letters.
• If she begins a project, she will usually sit down and work on it until is is completed, despite any distractions.
• If Ainsley hurts a friend she will look to see if a teacher is looking.
• She tells her teachers and classmates to be quiet because the dolls are sleeping.
• She likes pretending to call Mommy and Daddy on the phone.
• She loves using any kind of writing utensil.  She will carry it around with a clipboard and write down 'notes'.

Daycare

I'm teaching Katie how to write!

(look at that pencil grip!)

These are all of the kids at daycare whose moms teach at NPS!  Lots of teacher-kids!  

(The first day of school.)