Some Things That Made Me Happy Today

I found this downstairs when I came down to check my email. Don't Little Mommy and Daddy look so happy and polite while they relax together before they eat their giant cheese bread and buttered tomato? I think they're even holding hands. That must be because that's what Hubby and I always do at dinnertime. OK, that's a lie. We're usually frantically trying to get dinner on the table without stepping on the toys on the floor or spilling anything on the bills that are all over the table. But it's sweet anyway.

This morning our Parents as Teachers educator came over to work with Big Sissy. She always comments on how sweet and fun our kids are, and it always makes me swell with pride. Big Sissy drew this picture for her. That's a boat at the bottom. She loves boats. I don't know why. We went on a cruise when she was too young to really remember it, and we live in landlocked Midwest. Still all laundry baskets, big boxes, and shoes double as boats for someone.

The last picture is from preschool today. Yes, preschool! After all of my stressing and deliberation, we finally went to visit a preschool today. I loved it. More importantly, Big Sissy loved it. We were just going to observe for a few minutes, and the next thing I know Big Sissy had her coat off and had gone to join the circle time. The teacher let her participate for a good 45 minutes. When I called last week there were 5 spots left, but only 2 in the morning. By today there were only 2 spots left--both in the afternoon. I registered her before I left. I don't think I'll change my mind, but if I do I'm only out the registration fee. I just didn't want to wait too late and regret it. Right now I feel really good about it. The class sizes are small, they pray together every morning and actually talk about Jesus at Christmas, the teachers were patient and kind, the tuition is reasonable, and they will put Big Sissy in the 5's class, so she'll have a bit more academics than the other preschool classes.

Today was all about President's Day.