Well, today marks 1-1/2 weeks of school for Elena and she has transitioned beautifully (I hope by writing this I'm not jinxing everything). Last week, Elena was attending school until nap time but she refused to eat while at school so her naps at home were short because she was hungry.
On Monday, Elena began eating at school, even served herself! She has surprised her teachers by how much she can eat. And anyone who has witnessed this girl really eat can also attest to her ability to chow! Today she had 5 servings of lunch, needless to say she out eats all the other kids.
Tuesday was Elena's first full day of school. She had the option to sleep with the big kids on mats or sleep in a crib and she chose the mat. She was up once but told if she wanted to stay with the kids, she had to lay down and go to sleep--and that is exactly what she did. Today, she went down with the kids, stayed on her mat and slept for 2-1/2 hours. I am so thankful this transition has gone well, and so far she is not too much crankier in the evenings.
Elena's teacher loves her and frequently comments that she fits in with the older kids as if she is one yet she is great with the baby and likes to play with him too. Today, her teacher said Elena acts as if she has always attended the school. She has fallen into the routine quite well and enjoys all the activities available to her at school. Once her teacher forwards pictures, I'll post them.
On my job front, all is going well. I'm working half days this week but I'm starting to get the itch to stay all day :O
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