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Jordan’s 2nd Day of School

September 4, 2008

Today was my day to be a “mommy helper” at school. Jordan and I both had a lot of fun. Jordan went about with her school activities not really paying any attention to me. I was able to help Ms. Linda prep the activity tables with the appropriate supplies, and try to make sure all the kids participated. Once the art projects were done (painted fish and masterpiece), we cleaned up, ate lunch and headed outside for some playtime.

I watched Jordan from a distance just to make sure she was okay. And she did great! It was a bit funny at one point – she climbed up the chain ladder and managed to hang from the horizontal bar (aprrox. 4 ½ ft. off the bark). But, once she got up there she wasn’t sure what to do, or how to get down. I had seen this coming from a distance, so I had already made my way toward her when I heard, “Get me. Get me.” Her two fists were gripped so tightly holding onto that blue bar, and her chin was barely peaking over the top. Hopefully she won’t do that again … for a while at least.

-Mommy

Jordan's 1st Day of School

Sept. 2, 2008

Tuesday was Jordan’s first day at big girl preschool. Since it is more and more difficult for me to get a willing hug and/or kiss from her, I was pleasantly surprised when we got out of the car and asked. “Mommy, will you hold my hand when we walk to school? Will you stay for a little while?” “Of course. I’d love to”, I replied.

When we got inside, after a few moments of displaying shyness, she found her name badge and cubby spot all by herself. She listened so well to Ms. Linda, and participated in circle time – singing along with Ms. Linda and some of the other kids.

I asked her if she wanted me to leave and let her stay with her friends, but she wasn’t quite ready for that at the moment. So, I stayed a while longer and watched as she took part in an art project. Once she finished her “first day of school face”, she moved to the foam table where I checked to see if she wanted me to go. This time she said “yeah” without hesitation. Of course, as a mom, I had to ask two more times to make sure she understood my question, and twice more, I heard “yeah”.

I was so proud of my little big girl. And to be very honest, I may have been even more proud of myself for being able to leave her. As I drove off, I called my mom, sister, and Dean to let them know I was NOT in the classroom still. I went to Costco to pick up a few items, and decided to reward myself with a nice little jacket for me.

-proud Mommy

Big Sister Jordan

August 31, 2008

Today Jordan got to help give Lauryn her bottle. Daddy said she did a great job. Unfortunately, we have no picture of it because mommy was taking a nap.

Jordan is such a great big sister!