first day of school

Ava is currently enrolled in a mom's day out (MDO) program that runs thru May. it's at a local church... the teachers are super nice and grandmotherly. it's once a week for 4 hours. Ava needs some socialization and structure.... and I need some sanity. so i packed her bag and off we went.

8:50
"cheeeeeese"


8:55
we arrived early and played outside






9:00
carrying her lunch, standing next to her bookbag


9:13
ava plays well and is very concerned with the crying kids




9:17
ava finds playdough... she's still concerned with the crying kid, but seems content so i say goodbye and leave.


9:38
ring... ring....
"Ava realized you were gone and is going to the door and crying for you... would you mind coming back?"

9:45-1:00
So back i went... and tried to remain a wallflower and not interact with her. She pottied 3x like the bigger girls (and was quite proud). She played with the other kids and had a great time. She ate her lunch and played some more. To my surprise she sat on a carpet square and listened to storytime. They sang songs and did lil motions. She loved it.

Sadly.... there were NO manicures or pedicures, NO pier 1 import browsing... NO laundry done, NO walls painted, NO dishes put away. NO garage sale-ing and NO thrifting. BUT... there's always next week!!!