The day I have thought about, worried about, and looked forward to all at the same time. I am sure you mothers who have been here know these feelings, but it is such an odd assortment. We all got up and dressed this morning to take Alyssa. She went through the morning like a champ, though she is still the slowest eater on the planet. I am going to pull my hair out every morning hoping she finishes before the bus comes. She hopped out of the car, knew exactly where to go, hugged her teacher and began putting her stuff away. I cannot believe how easy this day has come to all of us. Megan and I played together this morning, we had a quiet lunch and then she was off to bed. I have been looking forward to these 2 hours of quiet before Alyssa gets home for awhile. Intending to get some work done, I found myself editing her first kindergarten video and watching the clock for her bus to arrive. I have verified the time online once already, and jumped out of my chair twice. Once at the high school bus, second at the trash man. I guess I am a little anxious to see her. I told her I would be standing out waiting for her, so I don’t want to miss it. I have my shoes by the door, my video camera ready and warm chocolate chip cookies waiting for us to share. Now I will just stare out the window for the next 40 minutes…or maybe I have time to clean the dishes.
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Alyssa had a wonderful day. We talked over cookies and she told me all about music class and the lady talking with her hands; how to stand on the third square on the floor, single-file and do not touch the wall; and even the sign she uses to ask to go to the bathroom. And her teacher even emailed me to check that the bus ride went well. So far this experience has been great. And at 6:30pm without Daddy home yet, I am still sane and loving my girls.
Precious video! Especially you waiting in the rain! Alyssa looked so cute and happy. I am glad it went well. I got tears in my eyes watching..and I’ve still got 2 more years!
And I’m so impressed how well Megan says “kindergarten.” š
I am so proud of you, Alyssa!!! You did great!!!
Jules – I’m proud of you too š These are such precious times – enjoy every moment. Thanks for sharing!
Love the video…especially you filming yourself! Alyssa looked so grown up!
She looked like she had a great day! The video was awesome – good ol’ Miseducation of Lauren Hill. š That’s so special to have that all documented. And the warm cookies were such a nice touch!
way to go Alyssa and Mommy!!! We are so excited for you guys š
Hey Julie! I love checking your blog…your girls are so sweet. I am glad to see Alyssa had a great first day. Love the video!! Hope you are doing well!
Love the video and pics; it just captured her first day of school in such a memorable way! I can’t believe all of our girls are this old already!! What does that make us?!! Glad it was such a blessed day!
How fun… thank you for sharing such a wonderful moment!!! I can’t believe she’s in Kindergarten!
I loved the video!!! Great idea to have chocolate chip cookies waiting on her when she got home. Watching her walk into school holding Ethan’s hand gave me goose bumps (how sweet)!!!!
Great video! How sweet when Alyssa yelled “Mommy!” as she got off the bus and ran to hug you. Girls love their momma’s!