Tuesday, August 19, 2008

A Day of Firsts

Well folks, yesterday was an exciting day full of firsts for Ella and I.  I had my first day back to school after taking a 21 month break!  After having Ella I decided that the Elementary Education program wasn't something that I wanted to graduate in, even though I am only about 3 semesters away from finishing.  So, I applied to the dental hygiene program at UofL, to the surprise of my family and friends, and had my first day of school on Monday!  Aside from being a bit of an outcast (people can't believe I am married and have a little girl and am only 23!) I think I am really going to like school :)  I definitely learned that I am a little rusty on my bio/chem (the other girls literally just finished all the pre-reqs, I haven't had a science class in, hmmmm, 3 1/2 years!), but I knew I was going to have to study a lot before I even applied to the program!  Anyway, wish me luck and here are just a couple pics. 

This is my little badge that I wear.  Ahhhh, so cute!

Ella and I on out first days of school.  (sorry, not so great of a picture)

Yes, that's right.  Ella had her first day of school also!  We were so grateful to have people offer to watch Ella for us from our awesome ward.  So, on Tuesdays and Thursdays she gets to spend at friends' houses.  But on MWF we found this awesome day care/preschool that we decided to put her in.  We call it school for her because it is very structured and they teach them tons including sign language (and they have security cameras in every room so you can go online at any time and see what your child is doing).  I was so nervous to drop her off, but Ella didn't even cry when we left.  She sat down at the little table and started eating her pancakes and applesauce, so adorable!  I was the one that was bawling as soon as I walked out of the room!  I had no idea it would be such an emotional day for me, I thought Ella was the one who would be crying.  Anyway, they give you this little sheet telling you what your child did all day.  I thought it was pretty cute so I decided to post it.  My favorite part was that they marked that Ella was cheerful.  It made me so happy!

9 comments:

The Robinson's said...

Little Ella is growing up...good luck with school, you look so cute in your scrubs!

::David and Erin:: said...

this is our official wish of good luck to you in school! Good luck to Ella too...you guys will be amazing!

The Finks said...

Wow you look so profesh in your scrubs. I love wearing scrubs to work everyday cause it is like wearing pajamas to work and they never get old. I can't believe that you got in so soon. Those programs are really hard to get into. Clint's mom is a hygenist so if you have any questions let me know and I'll ask. Good luck

Ryan and Ashley said...

So cute! The little sheet is awesome, and the fact that they have security cameras, that is awesome! You look so cute in your scrubs!

Cowan Family said...

Yeah! It looks like the whole bus thing worked out just fine. Good luck with school just remember my motto "It will all get better in time." At least that is what I tell myself I will let you know when Cameron gets through. Have a great day, talk to you soon!

Travis and Jamie said...

Look at you in scrubs!! Is Brand jealous? :) So what school did you get her into? It sounds awesome. I'm glad that it all worked out so good for you guys.
Miss Ya'll!!!!

The Haggerty Family said...

Meg, you look so cute! I'm happy you found scrubs small enough to fit you. lol! Ella is just the cutest thing! Good luck, Meg!

The Kartchners said...

You are amazing and I'm sure you will be a fabulous student, you and Ella! Good luck and I'm so proud of both of you. :)

brandy said...

You look so cute in your scrubbies! Laundry will never be so easy:)