Transitions, transitions

In addition to all the big girl transitions we talked about here, Ellie had a very big one today - she moved into a new class at school. Ellie has been in this daycare since she was 4 months old. She started in the baby room with Miss D and Miss C. At 18 months, she moved into the "twaddler" room and Miss D moved in to be the teacher for that room at the same time. She is now 2 years 5 months so she has been with Miss D for over 2 years! Miss D has become a part of our family and Ellie just adores her.

But at 2 1/2, the kids move into the toddler room, which is the first pre-school room. Ellie and her best friend have been slowly transitioning into that room for several weeks now by spending a few hours a day there. Today was their first full day and Ellie is now a full time big girl at school! We talked about it last night and she told us that it was scary, but today when we walked in, she was so excited to hang her things in her new cubby. I, on the other hand, burst into tears (and yes, I do know that I'm supposed to save it for the car so I don't upset her, but I'm pregnant!). Her new teacher, Miss S, said that Ellie had a good day when we picked her up. She participated in everything, including nap time on a cot which she had never done before. We are very proud of our big girl!

Getting ready to leave for school in her pretty dress and new spring coat.

Hanging her bag in her new cubby

Running to give Mommy a hug goodbye

Hugging Mama (when she kissed me goodbye, she told me I had rain drops on my face - I could just eat her up!)

After school, we stopped at Rita's for Italian ice to celebrate her big day.

Brain freeze!