Hannah's first day of school

Hannah started preschool today at GEM Express. I chose this school because the church is smaller and they really try to incorporate the Bible into their lessons. There are 12 kids in her class, so it is a good size. She was so excited to start school. It will be nice for her to be around other kids during the week.

Her favorite part of today was singing the B-I-B-L-E and playing in the sand. She learned two words in Spanish and got to play with a doll house at center time. So far that is all I have gotten out of her. I will have to update if any interesting stories come up later in the month.

I surprised myself and did not cry or tear up. I think I am just excited that she will be with kids her own age. It is hard living in an apartment and going to such a big church. It has been difficult to meet families with kids her age. I hope she makes some great friends this year.
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Getting ready for school

In her class room

Outside the school

Outside our apartment.

Latest sewing projects

I have not had much to tell the last few weeks. We are just trying to get things in order before baby arrives. My sewing machine is still in storage, but my mom's is out and ready to use, so I borrowed it.

I had visions of how I thought preschool would be so I made Hannah a nap-mat cover. That sounded more comfortable than just a vinyl nap mat. I found some patterns on line, but they make it more complicated than it should be so I made up my own. Not much cutting and not much sewing, it was very easy. To my disappointment they don't use mat covers at her school. They said I could send it, but Hannah would have to figure out how to put it on and take it off by herself so they could send it home everyday to be washed. I decided to just hang on to it and let her play with it here at home. It may come in handy for travel one day.

My second project was a nursing cover. It looks like a funny apron, but it will do the job. I chose a green toil so the color would be gender neutral. I have seen one in use and it seemed like a cool idea. I was not going to pay $40- $50 for a rectangle of fabric with a strap, so I made my own. It has boning in the top so I can see what is going on with out having to move any fabric. I will post pics later when I am using it.