Yesterday, Georgie started Mother’s Day Out (MDO), marking the last of our fall ‘first day of school’ milestones, as Emilia began earlier in the week and Isla, a few weeks ago. Georgie only lasted at MDO for a week and a half last year, before I pulled her out because she wouldn’t take a bottle and it was causing me more stress than it was worth. But we felt she was more than ready this year, despite quite a few tears at drop-off! Emi is going for five hours, three days a week (and loves it so much!), and Georgie has a two day overlap. Isla’s school days seem to last forever and ever – I am still used to her 2:30 pickup last year (it’s an hour later after kindergarten). I felt guilty having a bit of freedom yesterday, but used it wisely, knowing that as of September 18th, I am slam-jammed busy with newborn and family photos every weekend until December 6.
Isla had a big day yesterday as well, as she got to buy her lunch at school for the first time. I didn’t realize how excited this would make her, but two of her sweet teachers sent me photos of her BEAMING with joy as she ate her crunchy beef taco! She hopped in the car after school and the first thing she told me was, “I had the most delicious lunch ever!” I was so proud of her!
I am praying that drop-offs for Georgie get easier soon, although I remember lots of tears with Isla and Emi too, so understand this is part of the process by now. Her sweet teacher said she had a great day – gripping onto her lovie blankets that she calls “Bubbles.” She napped for a whole 20 minutes (versus her typical 2-2.5 hours at home), so hopefully that improves soon too! Here are a few photos of the girls to commemorate going back to school after a very strange six months of quarantining and social distancing.
A big thanks to Monica (@paperflourink) for the pendants for Georgie and Emi! I bought Isla’s from The Beaufort Bonnet Co.
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Sweet girls!!! When I registered Kev for school and the sweet lady told me he’d be buying his own lunch I cried like a baby!!