Lord help them all....

Last year at this time we sent our first kiddo off to preschool without much hesitation. He's always been a social butterfly, so we knew he'd have no problem making friends and feeling comfortable away from home. Though he was a typical 3 year old and had moments of being a stinker, he was a pretty good kid overall. I figured his teachers wouldn't have too many problems with him and there wasn't much to worry about.

Although I wish I could say the same about #2, I can't! We decided last Spring to sign Leah up for the 2.5 year old program at the same school that Caleb goes to. It's just one morning a week for two hours, so it's a great transition into "real" preschool next year. Everything that I didn't fear about sending Caleb is exactly what I fear with Leah. She's shy in new surroundings...so much so, that she stands there and picks her nose (such a lovely nervous habit, don't ya think?!?). She clams up and doesn't look at or talk to whoever the new person is that she's around. She'll most likely cry when I leave her, and that breaks any mama's heart. Furthermore, once she does warm up and get comfortable (which I really do hope will happen quickly), she slides to the other end of the spectrum and is a terror! If she's anything like she is at home, I think her teachers will need LOTS of prayer! This little girl knows how to throw a great tantrum, hits and bites like a champ, thinks sharing is optional, and finds cleaning up her toys to be worthy of a meltdown every.single.time! With that said, all I can say is good luck to her teachers! I know we sound like we must be the worst parents in the world for putting up with all of this, but we know that our little girl is a work in progress and believe me when I say that we try. For now, I'll just attempt to enjoy my two Leah-free hours every week. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE this little girl and she has moments that completely redeem her "difficultness" (a word that has been created just for her), but sometimes a break is just what we need!

And for your viewing pleasure, here is a survey that I had both kids do. Leah answered her questions before Caleb, and I'm not quite sure she "got" it, but it was still entertaining. I might add that it took A LOT of time and redirecting for her to get through answering the questions. Again, good luck preschool teachers. Good. Luck.

What is your name? Leah (pronounced "Weuh")

How old are you? two and a half

What do you want to be when you grow up? a grown up

What is your favorite food? pancakes

What is your favorite drink? milk...followed by "please can I go get my drink?"

What makes you happy? bunny (her cherished sleeping friend)

What makes you sad? bunny (not sure she understood that one)

What is your favorite thing to do at home? play bowling alley (the activity I pulled her away from in order to answer these questions....not quite a favorite, but just what is fresh on her mind)

Who is your best friend? Chesney

Where is your favorite place to go? Grandma's

What is your favorite thing to do with Mommy? play and see the red spider (he's hanging out by our garbage can lately)

What is your favorite thing to do with Daddy? play 

What is the best part about Caleb (brother)? he plays

What is the best part about Joel (brother)? playing with him

What is your favorite book? Cars 2 book

What is your favorite movie? Cars 2

Where is your favorite place to eat? in my chair

What is your favorite thing to wear? coats