Living the ABCs

Princess Butterfly seems to be enjoying her [pre]school days so far, especially because her BFF Princess K is in her section, called "Section C."  Although Princess Butterfly, having been coached well by Big Sis Ice Princess and Big Bro Football Prince, already knows how to recite her ABCs, her little class is also learning about the initial sounds the letters of the alphabet make by wearing or bringing items beginning with the "Letter" of the day and associating the sounds with the letter.  Thus, one day's theme was "B is for Bear."  Every young pupil was to bring a bear toy to school with them that day.  Here, the group poses in the school library.

There were apparently some in the bunch who were free-thinkers.  I notice at least one "Bunny" which also could work for the letter B, although it doesn't quite fit with the "Bear" theme.  The Butterfly is in the top row in the rear with her hair pulled back.

The Bear she has with her appears to be the one she finally chose at the Build-A-Bear shop during her visit to the "Grands" in September 2008 - when she was still "just a baby."

As I remember, she was somewhat torn at the time between two furry critters, as seen here.  But she finally selected Tuxedo Bear, in part because he had a little guitar and that reminded Princess Butterfly of her Papa, Big S.

There appears to be more uniformity when the theme is "C is for Cap."  Princess Butterfly and Princess K, properly dressed for the day, pose near the parking lot ...

and then with one of their teachers just outside the entrance to the school.

Once they get together with their other classmates, it is difficult to find them again.  They appear to be literally absorbed into the group.

But the Princess's bright pink cap helps us to pick her out, once again in the top row!

I am not sure why she always seems to be in the top row - is it merely alphabetical or by design?  Whichever way, I wish for my lovely Princess Butterfly that her life will have many more peaks than chasms!