Mags is hanging with the big girls

This week Maura and Maggie are both in a summer camp. It is through the township and is designed for children 3-5. Last year Mo did it when she was almost three. This year Mags is doing it too. Even though they are only 13 months apart Mags seems much younger then Mo did this time last year. She just is much more needy and , well, just a lot less independent. I signed her up thinking, why not; Mo did it last year and if I am already driving Mo there, why not (same reason she went to swim boot camp? This past weekend I was really regretting my decision, both for Maggie's and for the teacher's sake. She is not ready, I thought. She'll need her milk at snack, they give juice; she does not like juice. I thought about going into a litany of things for the teacher of her quirks and my concerns, but I did not.

I am glad I did not. She did great. Without prompting, the teacher came over and told me how impressed she was with Mags. She could not believe she was so potty trained, put on her own shoes, and basically kept up with the older kids. I was relieved, impressed and proud.

We walked to the car, Mags started yelling "milk." I gave her her milk (I brought one knowing she would need it).She then screamed at me that she wanted her "wa wa." She basically broke down less then 15 feet from camp. I guess acting like a big girl really took a lot out of her.

The girls have been back every day this week and love it. No tears or even hesitation and drop off. It is amazing to see how they are growing up. I remember last year when I would drop Mo off she would call me back 10 times to "see this" or "tell me something." This year, I think if she could unbuckle her car seat (she can officially buckle herself in!!!) she would just jump out and go. They have the rest of this week and next. Hope it goes as smoothly.