My Heart is Full

Today was the first day that our little girls were really away from us. Ava started preschool and Liza went to the sitter while I worked. I was so stressed out I was making myself sick. I know how the girls are...they rarely let me out of their site, so I knew this morning was going to be a nightmare. But much to my surprise, the girls did great. Darren dropped Liza off at Miss Mary's house and she went with no fussing. He then dropped Ava off at school and she walked up like she had done this a million times. No tears, no freak outs. Well, except for me :) I picked the girls up after I got off work at the bakery. Liza was outside playing with Miss Mary and was happy to see me! Liza and Mary had a great day, went for a long walk and played outside. As we left Liza said " I go walk with Me Mary"....she can't say Miss yet, so it comes out Me. She has talked about Mary all day. I am so happy to have a great friend that I trust so much who is able to watch Liza for me while I work. We are very lucky.

Then off we go to pick up Ava from school. I waited outside nervously with the rest of the parents. You could tell we were all thinking the same thing....."oh boy, I hope he/she had a good day" All the kids came out smiling with their backpacks and in their lines following the teachers.....and there was my little Ava with a huge smile and she walks up and says "hey Mom". I was in tears, again. I spoke with the teacher after all the kids we taken care of and she said Ava did wonderful. This huge weight was lifted, I was so worried about her. She still has her moments when she shuts down and won't make eye contact. But not today :)
My heart is so full and I am so happy. Let's hope next week goes as well............ :)

Here are a few pictures from today.


Ava and Owen having breakfast before school.



Liza eating breakfast....with that look of "don't mess with me"




Self portrait of Miss Mary and Liza


A few pictures of Ava at school