Believe it or not, Gretchen started school this year. (Actually I’m probably the only person who can’t believe it.)
Where the hell did the time go. I feel like she was just born and already she is off to school.

It was an awesome morning gretchen was so excited the night before, all she kept talking about was the pony’s and chickens at her school. (more about them later : )

Gretchen chose her outfit for the first day. Here she is posing on the steps in her dress.

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First day hair style.
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First day shoes!

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Off to the car, she brought her favorite pony for the ride. We left him in the car though because at school she has a real pony to play with!

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Gretch likes the guy on the right but my favorite is the donkey (yeah I know!)

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Heres the chicken coop!

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Stella was on hand to help Gretch with the transition.

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This is the start to day two.

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In true Restiano fashion we were the first ones there. It’s never to early to learn the importance of being punctual : )

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If your wondering why there are chickens, pony’s and donkeys at Gretchens school its because Catherine and I follow a different philosophy on children and their developmental stages.
If you want to know more I will be more than happy to share, just not here, give me a call!

— Edited to add it is not a farmer school, thanks for making me laugh Shari!
The kids do other activities like painting singing and dancing. The basic principle is to let the children develop their imagination and creative side before the abc’s and 123’s. The animals are a bonus. ( Im still laughing at Shari’s email : )