Everything's easier with a buddy. The first day of school is no exception.The Abbys are enrolled in a preschool-type Mother's Day Out program this summer, so we moms got to observe a class today to see how things would go. Abby Jean and Abby Mae were there to help each other through snack time, circle time, play time, music time and lunch time, and even enjoyed the carpool ride that brought them there and back.
(For our part, Rebecca and I learned why the makers of my van recommend you put the infant carseats in the center row. Putting them in the very back makes it impossible to load or unload the babies through the sliding doors. I've seen some moms do some pretty crazy things with kids and vans, but pulling two babies out through the hatchback probably takes the cake.)
There were plenty of adorable moments as the girls navigated a new world of sharing toys and sitting on chairs and participating in a group, but the spontaneous handholding topped them all. We noticed on the way there that the Abbys were holding hands as they sat side by side in their carseats. Later, when the teacher asked everyone in the class to find a buddy and hold hands to walk to music time, the girls found each other, clasped hands and didn't let go until it was time to navigate the steps (it seems you need two hands more than you need a friend for going down stairs). I expect their little brothers will be pretty good buds too when they get a little older--although I don't expect to see the little bruisers holding hands. Toy gun fights are a sign of affection too, right?
Sometimes girls just have it figured-out much better than the guys. It is nice to have a friend.
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