Mattie first day of Preschool plus Mackenzie in early January

January 2nd meant that I went back to work full-time at the City of Aurora. It was wonderful to have the time off to spend with Mackenzie and to do so much traveling. However, I'd be lying if I didn't say I was really looking forward to get back to work. It was not as easy the 2nd time around for me being "Mr. Mom". I wouldn’t have missed it for the world but it was nice to get back into a routine again. Here are a few photos of things at the beginning of January:


Mackenzie sleeping peacefully:





Bath time! Mattie was such a good helper:






Mackenzie having a "big-hair" day:



Mattie had her first day of school on Monday, January 8th. She was so excited and had been talking about it for months leading up. "I'm going to skool in Janwary". Montview Preschool is only a mile or so from our house. She is in class on Monday and Wednesday mornings form 9:00 to 11:30. There are 15 children in her class. Nancy Weaver is the teacher and Eileen (last name?) is the assistant. There is always one "Helping Parent" at each class as well. The kids get to do all kinds of fun activities, reading, painting, dress-up and more. They go outside and play on in the playground everyday regardless of the weather (at least for a short time). Here are some quick photos of her big first day: