Well, the first day of school has finally arrived. Leah has been ready to go for weeks and she was excited for the big day. She kept calling today her "special day" and asked if anyone was going to say congratulations for her "special day." I told her if she finishes kindergarten she will get congratulated, but today we would wish her good luck. She went right on in and had a fantastic day. They read a story about a raccoon on his first day of school. He was a little afraid and a little shy, but he made it through the day because of the advice from his mom. The kids colored a picture about the story and sent home their handprint. It was quite tender. They learned the rules for the playground and played hopscotch. All in all, I think it was a success. The only one to get emotional was Annie. She said that she missed Leah and wanted her to come back. Brian even got to sneak away to see her off. It is official, I have a kindergartener.
The traditional porch picture
The traditional porch picture
Getting some love from the wise, old owl
Giving Annie a comforting love
Leah with her friends from the ward, Mallory and Elizabeth (who are both in her class)
Proud mom on the first day of school
Brian wearing his Del Sol shirt for the first day back
Posing with the cute neighbor girls
Marching into the classroom
Waving good-bye to mom
Leah with her friends from the ward, Mallory and Elizabeth (who are both in her class)
Proud mom on the first day of school
Brian wearing his Del Sol shirt for the first day back
Posing with the cute neighbor girls
Marching into the classroom
Waving good-bye to mom
4 comments:
Love the 'traditional porch pose'. No tears from the mom, huh? Cute pics.
No tears. It was really exciting, plus I didn't want to make Leah worry, so I tried to be strong.
Oh how cute! I love how she told everyone to tell her congratulations! She's so funny. Cool that she's in the same class as Elizabeth and Mallory. She's looking so grown up! Poor Annie. She'll get to start school soon and won't feel so sad I'm sure.
so everyone talks about how the first day of school is so sad..blah,blah,blah. i was literally shouting for joy. maybe when ellie goes it will be sad-but for now-we celebrate. leah cracks me up with all of her funny comments. it would have been fun to send them together.
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