ice skating

Jackson went ice skating with his preschool a couple weeks ago and loved it!  He had never been before and could not wait to get there.  Once there it was hard to get him off the ice.  He skated for 45 minutes straight!  This little man is persistent!

Here he is starting out on the ice with his friend, Julia's Papa, helping him get his balance on the ice.

Skating his way around the ice arena all on his own.

Rosy cheeks and worn out, but so proud of trying something new!

Mommy and her little ice skater.

Jackson's Turn

Well, it has only taken me a over a month, but here are the pictures from Jackson's first days of preschool.  In his words, "I not a baby!  I BIG!!!"

Jackson loves his teacher, Mrs. Debelak(see picture above).  He wants to bring her flowers every day he has school.

Madelynne and her preschool class learned all about the pilgrims and the Indians and the first Thanksgiving. They especially liked playing in this tepee.

Father's Night at Preschool

Madelynne was simply over the moon about going to a party at her preschool. It was Father's/Special Person's Night. It was an ice cream/dessert social complete with crafts and coloring!

We made apple cupcakes to take to the party.

Because one cupcake is never enough when you are three...

Madelynne creating her ice cream cone craft.

Playing puppets with Daddy.

Madelynne really enjoyed having her whole family come to her school for a special party. Mommy was busy most of the time behind the scenes as she was in charge of all the food! We all had a great time even if some of us (OK, Mommy) was exhausted by the time we got home.

I Have a Preschooler!

Madelynne started preschool last week! Here she is on her first day. Seriously, where does the time go? The first day the parents stayed to get the children settled in and comfortable with everything. When we were leaving Madelynne turned to me and said, "Mom, I want to be dropped off." The little independent soul was letting me know she didn't need me to stay with her at preschool because she had it covered!