"How was Preschool today?"

"It was GGGGrrrreat!" Lauren said, raising her fist in the air for emphasis. Apparently they had practiced this, and Mrs. Hammer would have been pleased with Lauren's performance. Today was Lauren's first day of her 4-year-old preschool class. She will now go three times a week and will be learning and doing so many fun things this year. I was really hoping Lauren would have a good day at school because she seemed a little nervous about going this morning. She was saying things like, "I'd rather just be home with you and Andrew." When I told her I would just be cleaning the kitchen and the bathrooms (something she doesn't like to do), she said, "I like doing those things!" Hmmm. But once she got there, I think she remembered how much fun it is and she went right to the circle with no problem. As I walked away and she blew kisses at me, I got a little teary. She just looked so grown up and so happy, I was really proud of her.