A letter from Eva's first day of 'day care':
E&V-
We are having a wonderful day. Eva is so smart, and fun. We have been reading books and doing activities about colors, letters, and shapes. I'm so surprised and thrilled about all the letters she already knows. She picked out an "E" and an "M" and an "A" for me today. She also correctly identified something yellow! I get a huge kick out of every shape being a "triangle!" Her vocabulary has increased so much since last week already. She loved music time, and really liked the song where we included everyone's name.
I can't believe how well she does at waiting for the whole group before we go outside, and already she is understanding the concept of turn-taking. (She's not always ready to DO it however, which is very typical for a three-year-old!) She is definitely checking me out for boundaries, looking at me when she does something she is not sure about, or looking to see if she can get away with something when I have told her "no". I love that she is getting comfortable enough to do that! She does listen VERY well when I reaffirm the boundary and redirect her.
I don't need to tell you that she has this amazing energy. She makes everyone around her smile. She is extremely likable, and all the girls are making deals about whose turn it is to sit by her.
She asks about you some, and loves to know the schedule leading up to your return. She has been showing everyone your picture all day. She speaks of you both with such love and enthusiasm.
Eva is awesome at cleaning up, and wanting to help.
I absolutely love your daughter! Thanks so much for letting me be a part of her life. I feel so blessed to have her here twice a week. She truly is amazing.
-inthestory-
T... what a precious friendship; what an amazing gift. Thank you for loving our daughter and so eagerly taking on this key role in her little life. She is so precious to us - and we are truly happy that she is with you during these times each week. We're finally here and God has so obviously done this! We love you and are full of gratitude...
7 comments:
What a gift on my end as well. God is good to fit our hearts and passions with rewarding experiences to apply them. This tops my list.
You had to go back to work already? Wow- I hope it goes well for Eva :)
Looks like Eva had a really good first day - its encouraging to see God at work in such an obvious way. How He loves you guys and your precious Eva.
-Amy
thank you for sharing eva's first day with us...what a complete joy to hear about all she is doing and learning...tammy, you are such a gift to all of us...
tudie
What a great letter! Such a blessing to have a very wise and caring person guide E.P. when mummi and papa are at work. What a love she is!
Oh, this just warms my heart. What a great place for her to be on the days when Mom & Dad are at work. What a great mix she'll get of time with you two, and time with a few other friends, too. :) I love how God worked this all out!
Can't think of a better place for her to be when her awesome Mummi and Papa are gone that with Tami!
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