On Monday, Mia started at a new preschool, the same preschool she'll be attending next fall. They had an unexpected opening, so we decided to take advantage of it. Sarah and I took her on the first day. While I filled out paperwork, Sarah took Mia to her new classroom and then hung out for a while. By the time I'd completed the paperwork 15 minutes later, Mia, Sarah, and the rest of the class had already gone down the hall for music time. What does music class look like for 1-year-olds? Basically the music teacher plays music (recorded, on the day we were there) and all the teachers sing and act silly and encourage the kids to get moving. Stomping, clapping, nodding, swaying - anything goes.
This school is a bit more diverse than our church's preschool, which we think is important for our little girl. Oh, and did I mention one of her two teachers is of Chinese descent? That was a nice bonus.
Now that Mia is in preschool on Mondays and Wednesdays (vs. the previous Tues/Thurs), she will be able to go to Families with Children from China playdates on Thursdays when she wants to.
Mia is definitely trying to talk more, but we're not hearing too many words yet. She said "more" twice the week before last, but we haven't heard it since. She did run up to me and say "hi" today. She is definitely getting more cuddly, which we love.
Jeff and I have resumed regular church attendance. Mia goes to the nursery, where she clearly has a favorite toy. It is this blue plastic tugboat that looks a lot like Little Toot. Mia likes turning the steering wheel and shifting the gearshift lever. She is so intense I wonder if we should add boat captain to the ever-lengthening list of careers she is showing an aptitude for.
This school is a bit more diverse than our church's preschool, which we think is important for our little girl. Oh, and did I mention one of her two teachers is of Chinese descent? That was a nice bonus.
Now that Mia is in preschool on Mondays and Wednesdays (vs. the previous Tues/Thurs), she will be able to go to Families with Children from China playdates on Thursdays when she wants to.
Mia is definitely trying to talk more, but we're not hearing too many words yet. She said "more" twice the week before last, but we haven't heard it since. She did run up to me and say "hi" today. She is definitely getting more cuddly, which we love.
Jeff and I have resumed regular church attendance. Mia goes to the nursery, where she clearly has a favorite toy. It is this blue plastic tugboat that looks a lot like Little Toot. Mia likes turning the steering wheel and shifting the gearshift lever. She is so intense I wonder if we should add boat captain to the ever-lengthening list of careers she is showing an aptitude for.
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