FINALLY! We got her out of the house! Mallory has been ready for this for quite some time. Poor kid came out in late October which, in Ohio, means she has to wait an extra year to start school. Lydia was barely three when she started and Mal is about to turn four. The theme when Lydia started was "Oh My God What the Hell is Going On?" while the theme for Mal is "Let's Get This Show on the Road".

We got Lydia on the bus and then rushed to get Mal ready for her big day. Here is a glimpse at her morning mood:

In the car:

The outfit, the hair, the backpack the shoes and the always changing expressions:

At the Zoo:

It's important to note here that shortly after this shot, she fell flat on her face, scraped up both knees, her elbow, the palm of her hand and the tip of her nose. Did that deter her? No. It just made her want to get in there faster for band-aids. Here she is on the walking rope getting ready to go in:

She came out after school with some artwork and a smile. All-in-all, a successful first day for Mallory. And for us. We're looking forward to two more years of the Toledo Zoo Preschool!