Michael the Scholar

On September 2, Michael had his first day of Preschool:

Like last year, we're doing a co/op slash joy school with other moms and preschoolers in the neighborhood. Unlike last year, we're doing more than just an organized playgroup, and there are only six kids. We're meeting two times a week, and we have a set schedule and curriculum. So far, it has been great. All the moms and kids are awesome. The other moms are so creative and cute, and I love the fun things Michael  (and I) are learning. I never remember to take pictures when it is at our house, but at the end of September, they went on their first field trip to an apple orchard in Alpine. It was awesome. The folks at the orchard were amazing. They got to bag their own apples to take home,

 They got to go in the huge refrigerator and pick out their own apple,

 They got to see how apples are sorted, brushed, and bagged. We even got to sample some yummy apple juice. They were going to give them rides on the tractor, but it was rainy and windy and cold. So we just stayed inside and learned about apples.

 We had safety week the first week in October, and I helped at one of the lessons and was able to take some pictures:

I'm sure we'll have more fun pictures from preschool as the year goes on. Michael is loving having preschool and wearing a backpack. Sometimes, he even tells me that he needs to work on homework. I'm not sure what he thinks that means, but I love that he loves learning.