Happy Valentine's Day

I began my day again with a surprise trip back from Mike with my favorite Vanilla Latte from Starbucks. So thoughtful, love you.

Today was also a school day so off we went with treat boxes and balloons for Mrs. RedBow and Mrs. Baksa. Lily was so excited that she was able to get them balloons, all her idea! When we got to school she wanted me to carry them in but as soon as we got inside she took them and handed her gifts and cards to her teachers. She was greeted with huge hugs, ooo's and ahh's and Lily was smiling ear to ear.

Valentine bags and treats were to be brought in last week so that the teachers could organize and get ready for their busy, fun day today. I made heart birdfeeders for Lily and her friends in her class so that they could hang them on The After Christmas Tree in the playground. The tree is actually directly outside their classroom window and they looked great. I was also told that they threw one to a Mama Raccoon they saw over the fence looking for food.

Lily and Mrs. RedBow (lead teacher)

Last week I was also asked to join them for their Special Snack today. And, like anyone, I jumped at the chance to spend the morning with Lily in her class! I would be there everyday if I thought it would be OK! I was also under the impression that all of the other parents were invited but I was the only one there! We arrived at 1030, as soon as they were coming in from the playground, and stayed all morning until it was time to go home at 12. I am absolutely in love with Lily's teachers, this school and the very good possibility of preschool being my next venture (after kiddos).

Emma had a great time at school too! She fit right in, started playing and even wanted to play with Lily's friends. Well, maybe play isn't the right word to use but take and share. The little girl that Emma is playing with, Elena, is from Germany and speaks limited English. So, you can imagine the response she had when Emma began taking blocks away from her...yep, screaming! I, along with the teachers, just chuckled and diffused the situation but it was very funny.

Lily and her friend, Natalie. They play a lot together and Lily talks about her all the time. You can also see Mrs. Baksa in the background, wasn't able to get a picture of her and Lily this morning.

Lily always loves to get home, plop on the floor and go through the bags we got while were out. If we get to go clothes shopping, she goes through her clothes one piece at a time over and over again. Today was no exception. She had two bags full of treats, cards and little toys. She sat down and got busy going through everything and even shared with Em.

And, for Emma's school story. There's never a time where the Check girls can go somewhere without creating some sort of drama. :). Today, again, was no exception. During circle time this morning Emma fell into a wooden cubbie! Head first! Immediate crying, well screaming, and an immediate bruise and egg! I had to leave the room to calm not only Emma down but me as well. Luckily, they had frozen peas that I could put on her head while I distracted her to calm her down. She calmed down and we left shortly after with Emma and her first egg. Ugh. Poor girl. But, glad to report she's fine and it's almost completely gone!

Mike and I also received our very first parent gift from Lily! So we ate dinner (Subway, yes we had Subway...I didn't have to cook it was a great V-day) by candlelight. I think we'll keep it forever. It makes us smile and very happy!

Happy Valentine's Day!