My little leprechauns

Here's my little leprechauns after school today. The girls were super excited to go to school today as they knew there were St. Patrick's Day activities planned. Kaylee was looking forward to dressing up in their leprechaun masks and delivering gold coins to the other students and staff throughout the school. Kristin didn't know what her teacher had planned, but was just excited to being wearing green for some reason! However, after school Kaylee was very concerned that a leprechaun could possibly come to our house and make a mess as he did in her classroom this morning. She thought it was very unfair that they had to clean up the toys, books, and other things he left out on his mischievous little trip through her classroom. She was so anxious about the possibility that a leprechaun was on the loose, that I had to escort her to the bathroom when we got home for fear that he may be in the house. I reassured her that he was already back in Ireland and had nothing to worry about.

Today was Kristin's second day of preschool. Her enrollment came sort of last minute. She is actually already enrolled for next school year. She was able to start at age three, but I really wanted her to finish up the year at Gramma's daycare. However, over the past few months, her and Diane have taken a few newborns that obviously require more of their attention. With Kristin being the oldest child there, she has become quite bored on a daily basis. I know how much she loves going to Gramma's each day, despite the fact that she gets so bored, so I figured she could just finish out the school year. However, after the countless day in a row of me picking her up to hear how difficult she was being during the day, Nic and I decided it would be in her best interest and development if we started her at preschool as soon as possible. I called a friend of mine who is in charge of registration and enrollment, and arranged for Kristin to begin on Monday. We both knew she just needed the stimulation, structure, and education that preschool is able to provide. Plus, with Kaylee at the same school, I thought it would be helpful to Kristin while she makes the transition, knowing that her sister is there too. I have to admit it was a bit emotional for me as I originally thought I would have the whole summer to prepare her (and me!) for becoming a preschooler. But in all honesty, she did GREAT! We picked up registration forms the previous day at church so I had everything filled out and ready to go. Nic took her yesterday as I have to be at work earlier than her school starts. He said she went right in and found her cubby and her spot on the rug. Her teacher was anticipating her arrival and told the class she would be coming that morning. Apparently all of the little girls were excited because the new student was a girl. Go Girl Power! When I picked her up, she was standing right there in car circle line with all of the other big preschool kids! So cute!! When I asked her how her day was, she just got all embarrassed and shy. She wouldn't speak at first, but as the night went on, little pieces would come out here and there about her new friends, and nap time, and snack time, and computer time. So I think I was worried for nothing as she has adjusted quickly and I think she truly loves it. I was worried for nothing!

So in this day of luck and rainbows and gold, it's a great feeling to know just how lucky I am and how everything always works itself out! Happy St. Patrick's Day!