Maddie and Lena start preschool next week.  Today I took them to their classroom to meet their teachers.  They were allowed to hang out and explore.  Most of their classmates were there, but they fell right into the routine of playing with their pal Maya.  They played lots in the kitchen, cut up some paper, and talked their teachers' ears off.  They are super excited to start next week.  There doesn't seem to be any apprehension about me leaving them on Tuesday (from either side!), but we'll see when the moment comes.  I'm sure I will be the one to crack first.  On the other hand, what am I going to do for five whole hours each week with just one kid?!