Ava's going to school

Well the time has come for Ava to start school! We are very fortunate that Grandmother was able to keep her here at home into the 1st year of her life, but the time has come for Ava to interact with other children. I prefer not to call it daycare, as she will actually be engaged and learning all kinds of fun things like sign language, new words, colors, shapes and foods.

Today we went to complete all of her paperwork and tour her classroom. We were nervous and excited to see how she would react in the classroom. Well as soon as we got in the door she wanted down. We got there just after lunch and they had music playing, so while we were talking to the teachers Ava was on the floor dancing to the music just as happy as she could be. It was really cute because they already had her name on the floor where her assigned spot was, and her name on the chair at her group table. We got to meet all the little kids in her class, and in her group. Meanwhile, she's found toys and is running around playing with other class members. Wouldn't have even noticed if we were there or not. It made us happy that she was so content there. Just before we left all of the children laid down on their mats for naptime. It made me wonder if Ava will ever be that good about just laying on her mat and going down. I hope it doesn't take her long to just follow the crowd and take her nap.

I think she is going to have a great time at school. She starts on Monday morning.