Our BIG (little) girl is a KINDERGARTNER now!!!
Monday, August 8, 2011 was Ella's first day of kindergarten at Santan Elementary school.
She goes from 8:45 - 3:45 everyday!!
I was stressed about the little things to keep my mind off the BIG things (my baby girl was leaving me for a whole day - everyday!!) She woke up at 6:30am (didn't have to be up until 7:30) and she was so excited. We ate a good breakfast, brushed teeth, got dressed, packed a lunch, and got the hair done. (curling it with the iron really just helps manage the frizz and gives it a soft, flowy look - not typical for Ella's hair).
Jonah was just as excited, even though he had no idea what it all meant.....not until later that afternoon when he was looking all over for his sister :(
The traditional first day of school picture.
Gosh, they are gonna miss eachother.
Travis was more anxious and emotional than I was (at first).....
I just really couldn't believe this day had come.
She was so excited to have "recess" before school. When she saw some of her preschool buddies, she was glowing (not just because it was crazy hot and humid outside)
Ella and Mrs. Pillsbury....I already LOVE her teacher. She is very nurturing and loving and SOOO excited to have these kindergarteners with her everyday. I think we could be friends :)
This pic was taken about 30 seconds after I totally broke down. Helping her get in line, putting her backpack on, and giving her a farewell kiss just about killed me. I had to bolt out of that area as fast as I could for her not to see me cry. I regained control just seconds later and was ready for more pics.
Walking to the building...
And there she goes...
This is her fourth day so far and she just loves it. Getting up in the morning hasn't been the easiest (mostly because going to bed by 7:45 -8pm has been an adjustment for her). She already told us that she can't wait for Saturday when she can sleep late---that's my girl! But otherwise, she is excited to get going and out the door, loves being greeted by Mrs. Pillsbury each morning on the playground, and is eager to learn and do well in class.
We were talking about the classroom rules last night and one of them was "don't talk or play around while on the rug or you will be sent back to your seat" Ella quickly said, " Don't worry mom, I will never go back to my seat because I always want to do good and not get in trouble"....let's hope that sticks. I know it will.
I hope this year just inches by....although, Jonah and I usually just stare at the clock waiting for it to be 3:30 so we can go pick her up. We need much more adjusting than she does.
Once again, I feel so lucky and blessed to be able to drive her to and from school each day, volunteer in her classroom (eventually - we all need to do background checks and such - luckily, I will get through quickly with my teaching credentials), and cuddle with her on the couch with our cookies and milk each afternoon while we talk about her day.
Love you my Ella bella......and please, please slow down on this whole growing up thing.
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