Preschool

C-bao has started at her new preschool for several weeks now. With her array of experiences over the summer at various summer camps, C-bao was emotionally much readier than the C-folks had anticipated, though there were still some moments of sadness at various points during the first couple of weeks. Overall, though, our little one has adjusted to her new environment like a champion.

Both the art and music programs at her new preschool are areas of emphasis, which the C-folks really like.

So is hands on learning. Above C-bao collaborates with a friend to build a Magnatile tower.

The school also has an extensive playground in the back that is entirely covered with sand. We all know what this means: daily sand in the shoes, socks, sandwiches, car and everything else she comes into contact with.

Summer School

C-bao is off to summer school! This is her first step towards going to a real preschool this fall. Knowing that this would be a major transition for our little one (who has never done any type of school or camp other than Sunday School at church), the whole family tried to get her ready and excited to go.

C-Mum helped her pick out and order her own very first ladybug backpack, and helped her preview the site days in advance. C-Pop talked to her extensively about how many great snacks she would be getting at school, not to mention music and drawing classes. Sister K-bao played with her in the morning (below) to put her in a good mood ahead of Day 1.

When the time for parting came, while not without a little bit of sadness, C-bao took it in stride and by the end of the first week had started to develop a little bit of rhythm with the drop off, to wit: (1) look for recognizable teacher figure; (2) werbally confirm several times that parent will return at some point; (3) wave goodbye sadly.

The day will undoubtedly come when the little one will scamper into the classroom excitedly with nary a look back. That day doesn't yet seem imminent, yet from experience the C-folks know that it's really just around the corner.