Once we got back from California to North Carolina, we had a whole new adjustment for the girls to go through. Not only had they gotten used to just one parent, they were missing their friends and family back in California. Each morning they would wake up and be so excited to see Christopher, though. That made me so happy. These two little girls missed their daddy so much while we had to be away.  We spent the remainder of the summer swimming and riding bikes. Before long, it was time for Lorelei to start preschool. She was so excited to finally go to a 'real school'. Her favorite part was that she get to ride the bus home.  I was a little nervous about that part, mostly because I didn't want her growing up. But, we did it and she loved every second of it.

She had the perfect teacher, Mrs. Sampson, which made my heart settle a little bit. Anyone who knows Lorelei knows how challenging she can be. I knew going to school and being in a classroom was so imprtant not just for her education, but moreso for her social developement. She had a rough couple of weeks as she figured out what behavior was acceptable and what wasn't. After a few phone calls from her teacher and lots and lots of work, she finished up the year as a whole different little girl. I was really thankful that Mrs. Sampson was first off, a Christian, but also a previous social worker and adoptive mother of 11. She had such a wonderful understanding of Lorelei, and was so helpful to me as we all navigated some of Lorelei's issues together. Without Mrs. Sampson, I doubt the year would have been as successful.  Not to mention, she was willing to bring in her previous curriculum from when she taught Kindergarten to challenge Lorelei since normal PreK topics were boring to her.

Now, Lorelei is excited about kindergarten this coming fall. She can hardly wait.

I can't believe I have a kindergartner!!