The girls spent their last day at the Littleton daycare this past Monday. We have been very happy with the care and education they have provided for our kids and the goodbyes were bittersweet.

Abby and her classmates have been really looking forward to being Kindergarteners and they have been rushing around, begging and pleading the parents to set up play dates. As the start of the school year approached, the kids pounced on us to make those play date appointments with pleas such as, "My last day here is NEXT FRIDAY, so can Abby and I please have a play date? PLEASE?!!"

How could we not give in? As a result, we're pretty much booked for the next three weekends.

Below is a picture of the girls in the school hallway.  I love the silly facial expressions on both girls.  Kayleigh's class made her a big "We Will Miss You" card, which she loves.


Below, the girls are standing outside of the school they have attended for the past 3 years.

The girls had a picnic/tea party out on Abby's balcony for about 2 hours.  They greeted neighbors and watched the construction crew building the new houses in our neighborhood.

Play time after their evening showers.

On Tuesday and Wednesday, I took some time off to hang out with the girls.  Due to Kayleigh's stubborn refusal to wear diapers desire to try potty training, we stayed close to home.  She's getting pretty good about using the potty, but not about consistency, so we still have a ways to go before we can be rid of diapers.

We attended an open house at Abby's school so she could get comfortable with the classroom and teachers.  It was a good idea to attend and shake off some new student jitters. 

On Thursday, both girls started at new schools.  Abby going to Kindergarten and Kayleigh to daycare here in Castle Rock. 

Abby got her requested beenie weenies as her first day of school lunch.

A bit of a rough drop-off, but she had an excellent day after that.  Her teachers said she was happy and friendly, although a little shy because she's trying to learn new rules and classroom routines.

Abby was so excited to start Kindergarten that she literally ran to school and walked straight into her classroom.  Her teacher had to walk her back out to say goodbye to me!

Outside Kayleigh's daycare on day 2 of school.  Both girls have adapted well.

On day 2, both girls seem to have settled nicely in their new schools.  Kayleigh had no issues during the drop-off.  Abby and I tried the drop-off line and I was stunned to see how grown up she looked getting out of the car, unassisted, closing the door, swinging that backpack over a shoulder and waving goodbye to me as I'm ushered forward in the line of cars.

My baby's in Kindergarten!!