tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15639962.post6958424046961555380..comments2024-02-29T02:17:09.801-05:00Comments on disdressed: first dayLiesl Gibsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01077922825872748873noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15639962.post-5115541335256979982008-01-30T12:39:00.000-05:002008-01-30T12:39:00.000-05:00Your daughter looks so sweet in her first day outf...Your daughter looks so sweet in her first day outfit!<BR/><BR/>The competition for placement in schools is crazy. Is it just NYC or are other places as crazy? And don't even get me started on applying to colleges and all the expenses that involves with the coaches and counselors and .... My goodness!Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00123147059065290434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15639962.post-16709089729831232022008-01-22T23:20:00.000-05:002008-01-22T23:20:00.000-05:00Congrats to Dr. S on her first days of school! Sh...Congrats to Dr. S on her first days of school! She looks ready to face the day in the picture--so sweet.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15639962.post-47587249543354224232008-01-22T19:42:00.000-05:002008-01-22T19:42:00.000-05:00that's one wonderful hat.that's one wonderful hat.belvedere beadshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01019698675519745627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15639962.post-27640481790103650562008-01-22T17:53:00.000-05:002008-01-22T17:53:00.000-05:00My twin girls were in a co-op when they were 3. W...My twin girls were in a co-op when they were 3. We all loved it! My husband had the flexible schedule at the time and he was the one who "worked" there. It's a great way to start the school experience. Great decision!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15639962.post-14325941289332658382008-01-22T11:01:00.000-05:002008-01-22T11:01:00.000-05:00oh hooray! she looks so happy. i helped my sister...oh hooray! she looks so happy. i helped my sister with my niece's pre-school admission process in NYC and it was RIDICULOUS (hitting re-dial 1800 times at 7am just to get through and on the list for an application! nuts!). so happy you and Dr. S were able to avoid that wacky rat race and find a happy place for learning.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15639962.post-51285250172729357762008-01-22T00:41:00.000-05:002008-01-22T00:41:00.000-05:00your life is lovely.your life is lovely.Ethanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12636382372163556329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15639962.post-28822327963262703602008-01-21T14:07:00.000-05:002008-01-21T14:07:00.000-05:00Congratulations! My kids went to a cooperative nur...Congratulations! My kids went to a cooperative nursery school, too. I think it really makes a difference when parents are actively involved in the classroom, especially when the kids are little. Your daughter is just darling, and looks so ready for some wonderful adventures in learning!Mom2furhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09919967314390699344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15639962.post-30421120346274015372008-01-20T08:40:00.000-05:002008-01-20T08:40:00.000-05:00What a god-send. Is there anything to describe th...What a god-send. Is there anything to describe the relief you feel when you find something so beneficial (for lack of a better word) for your child?Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08389779304599394972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15639962.post-35780194485653202032008-01-19T21:02:00.000-05:002008-01-19T21:02:00.000-05:00Your situation brings a smile to my face. Althoug...Your situation brings a smile to my face. Although we homeschool and have found that to be wonderful for us, I am so glad that you've found something else that fits and just 'feels' right for your family. What a blessing you will be to that co-op and vice versa.Hurrayichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05458864743768825139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15639962.post-10487693405949127352008-01-18T16:22:00.000-05:002008-01-18T16:22:00.000-05:00What an amazing opportunity!missyWhat an amazing opportunity!<BR/>missyMissyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13438287115051321526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15639962.post-64387813016334635052008-01-18T15:13:00.000-05:002008-01-18T15:13:00.000-05:00co-ops are great!and she is adorable!:)co-ops are great!<BR/>and she is adorable!<BR/>:)gkgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00403357033466233622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15639962.post-889817484508775972008-01-18T10:03:00.000-05:002008-01-18T10:03:00.000-05:00How wonderful you both will be able to enjoy "scho...How wonderful you both will be able to enjoy "school". I am so glad you found the place that was really right for your daughter and you. Her hat is so cute....I want one big girl size. Happy School Daze.coffeechrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13473441409602366773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15639962.post-68598601645034719132008-01-18T05:03:00.000-05:002008-01-18T05:03:00.000-05:00How cool that you can go in and help. A co-op is n...How cool that you can go in and help. A co-op is not something that I think even exists over here in the UK (not for education anyways, and certainly not where I am). Tsia looks fantastic and so happy!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05433552236916860728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15639962.post-91404875582221610642008-01-18T00:46:00.000-05:002008-01-18T00:46:00.000-05:00Yay for you both. I did a coop preschool with Leil...Yay for you both. I did a coop preschool with Leil and it was a truly wonderful experience that we both still talk about (you wonder sometimes if they'll remember anything at that age!). Have lots of fun!Kathy - Pink Chalk Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16038963568610154056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15639962.post-46355800282305968692008-01-17T22:56:00.000-05:002008-01-17T22:56:00.000-05:00What a relief! And, so lucky!What a relief! And, so lucky!Green Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13979217319265622671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15639962.post-4267304811459915802008-01-17T22:24:00.000-05:002008-01-17T22:24:00.000-05:00Liesl,Co-op preschool was such fun for my daughter...Liesl,<BR/><BR/>Co-op preschool was such fun for my daughters....10 an 12 years ago. I enjoyed helping in the class room and in the school. It is such a precious time. I wish you both the best of times. Be wellAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15639962.post-283646546773251632008-01-17T19:20:00.000-05:002008-01-17T19:20:00.000-05:00ooooh, I can't believe you found a co-op preschool...ooooh, I can't believe you found a co-op preschool in the city. I've worked for one in Jersey City for the past three years... and I can't think of a better environment for the kids, with the parents involved and the school a true extension of the home. Congratulations and ENJOY!Anahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15463687511235919362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15639962.post-2434490871749757752008-01-17T19:16:00.000-05:002008-01-17T19:16:00.000-05:00PS- I'm in the Midwest (Michigan) and we have coop...PS- I'm in the Midwest (Michigan) and we have coop nurseries all over, so maybe you could find one after all Rachel (previous poster)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15639962.post-32850039429598449422008-01-17T19:14:00.000-05:002008-01-17T19:14:00.000-05:00so cute. We did a coop last year and loved it. I...so cute. We did a coop last year and loved it. I think its the perfect transition into schooling. (for both Mom and kiddo)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15639962.post-66795778760021593692008-01-17T18:51:00.000-05:002008-01-17T18:51:00.000-05:00What a cutie! And a great opportunity for Tsia! An...What a cutie! And a great opportunity for Tsia! And you too! I'm so glad that Scout is too young to worry about preschool for now. I'm thinking homeschooling might be a good idea for her! (It's my selfishness speaking. I don't want to let her go or share her with others, LOL.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15639962.post-59261564612899327532008-01-17T15:53:00.000-05:002008-01-17T15:53:00.000-05:00She's so sweet! And I envy you your cooperative pr...She's so sweet! And I envy you your cooperative preschool. It sounds wonderful!Annettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17926238564523927068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15639962.post-40792417971491312002008-01-17T14:17:00.000-05:002008-01-17T14:17:00.000-05:00That picture makes my heart swell! What a sweetie....That picture makes my heart swell! What a sweetie...that is wonderful for her! I've never even heard of a co-op preschool. Sounds neat!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18128838833881104829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15639962.post-60304902191780987282008-01-17T12:09:00.000-05:002008-01-17T12:09:00.000-05:00Liesl...congrats on finding the right fit for pres...Liesl...congrats on finding the right fit for preschool. I agree--here in NYC it's utterly ridiculous when it comes to preschool. The competition is fierce.<BR/><BR/>Your daughter is going to love it and you will enjoy the invovlement. Although my kids' preschool never required my participation, I was always up there doing something (teaching them do sewing cards, planting tulips or designing their newsletter).<BR/><BR/>Wishing you lots of luck!<BR/><BR/>With friendship,<BR/>LisaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15639962.post-89454781013219212282008-01-17T11:40:00.000-05:002008-01-17T11:40:00.000-05:00What a great idea! We don't really have stuff lik...What a great idea! We don't really have stuff like that in the mid-west. I would love to have more of a hand in the decisions of the school.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04339341189226969819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15639962.post-29918464305755850632008-01-17T09:37:00.000-05:002008-01-17T09:37:00.000-05:00Cooperative preschools are the best! Glad your dau...Cooperative preschools are the best! Glad your daughter is adjusting so well.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12675374131465749061noreply@blogger.com