First Day of School

I am going to just type this post as if the first day of school just passed and only a small amount of time has passed rather than the weeks that are actually the case. I have a list of legitimate excuses for why I haven't posted. And all of them start with "work". So, anyway. I am back.

My two babies headed of to Pre-K on August 19, 2013. It felt so strange to leave them that morning to go to work, but they were both grinning and so excited, so I didn't even really feel sad. I felt excited for them. Phil dropped them off at school and said that they both did GREAT! There were no tears! And I can add now that a few weeks have passed that they are continuing to L-O-V-E school! They love to tell us all that they have learned. They have Pre-K in the morning, and their teacher is phenomenal. You know how some people are just meant to do something in life? Teaching Pre-K is obviously her gift. She is so wonderful with the kids. From what I can tell, they are both being sweet and listening. If you don't listen and obey, you have to change your apple from red to green. And then if you still don't listen, it goes to yellow. And then, if you STILL aren't a listener, you have to go to a yucky brown apple. Think listening is an issue in Pre-K? Sydney Frances has assured me that neither of them have had to change their apple at all. If you want to know the name of anyone that has moved his/her apple, let me know. I get a full report each day. Guess which twin gives that report?

They seem to be making new friends. I am glad to hear that they are branching out a bit. Sydney Frances talks about her best friend "Cambold". Her name is actually Campbell, but don't try to tell Fran that. She is certain that she is correct. They both talk about Lucas a lot, so I think he is a mutual buddy.

Sydney Frances loves to sing all of the songs they sing in music. She started singing one the other day that sounded interesting. Here are the words (as she sang them):

Sydney Frances: "Who's that hiney underneath the table? Who's that hiney underneath the table? Who's that hiney underneath the table? Come out and tell us your name!"

Me: Huh? Where did you learn that song?

Sydney Frances: In music. So we could learn everybody's name. One person at a time gets to go under the table. Then you get to come out and say your name.

Me: Oh, I bet the words are "Who's that HIDING underneath the table?"

Sydney Frances: No, Mama. It's "Who's that hiney underneath the table?"

Me: I'm pretty sure it is "hiding" because you are hiding underneath the table until it is time to come out and say your name.

Sydney Frances: Well, it's not, Mama.

Me: Alright then.

I totally had her sing it at least five more times just so I could secretly laugh to myself. What will I do with this child? Never a dull moment with Pre-K to attend every day!

I look forward to the new stories and excitement every afternoon when I pick them up. A few pictures from the first day...
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We have had a few other firsts that I plan to share soon. I will also post about their fifth birthday... soon. Yes, soon. For now, it is off to bed for me!