A world of difference from last year. It was perfect but . . . . .
Julia and I woke up early and put on her listening therapy while I took my shower. She dressed upstairs without a problem and asked for pigtails in her hair. She was excited to see Christy! She was even more excited when we were walking to school -- yes, walking -- and Amy passed us in her car and stopped to say hi.
Back to the house, Julia seemed ready and willing to eat and get ready. She was very interested in what was for lunch and loved having a little bowl of leftover (from her thermos) noodles. Yes, school was ready to begin.
We had a good walk to school. I am so pleased that walking to the camp bus paved the way for this. Julia put her backpack down on Christy's white dot (the place where the class lines up) and went to swing. The buses came, the bell rang, teacher carrying balloons came out and Julia hugged Christy and Amy. She had lots to say and went through at least a half dozen movies that she had watched this summer. Julia was pleased to see her friends. Although Cynthia is in another class, Julia went to hug her and then hugged lots of returning kids to Christy's class. She got Aaron and Seth mixed up (as do I).
Julia did have a minute when the bus kids were streaming into the playground when she went to stand by one of the walls with her back to the coming throng. She has done this before, especially with Abby -- taken a moment -- and maybe this is a way for her to collect herself, ready herself for what will be coming.
She kissed and hugged me and was ready to go in. Of course, she was not really ready to stand in line, but moderately ready and kinda excited is a huge leap forward.
Yahoo!
My big girl starts school today as well. Teaching third grade in a dual language class in Far Rockaway Queens. I can't wait to get the report of that first day and I am sending so much love and support to her for a fine first day.
Julia and I woke up early and put on her listening therapy while I took my shower. She dressed upstairs without a problem and asked for pigtails in her hair. She was excited to see Christy! She was even more excited when we were walking to school -- yes, walking -- and Amy passed us in her car and stopped to say hi.
Back to the house, Julia seemed ready and willing to eat and get ready. She was very interested in what was for lunch and loved having a little bowl of leftover (from her thermos) noodles. Yes, school was ready to begin.
We had a good walk to school. I am so pleased that walking to the camp bus paved the way for this. Julia put her backpack down on Christy's white dot (the place where the class lines up) and went to swing. The buses came, the bell rang, teacher carrying balloons came out and Julia hugged Christy and Amy. She had lots to say and went through at least a half dozen movies that she had watched this summer. Julia was pleased to see her friends. Although Cynthia is in another class, Julia went to hug her and then hugged lots of returning kids to Christy's class. She got Aaron and Seth mixed up (as do I).
Julia did have a minute when the bus kids were streaming into the playground when she went to stand by one of the walls with her back to the coming throng. She has done this before, especially with Abby -- taken a moment -- and maybe this is a way for her to collect herself, ready herself for what will be coming.
She kissed and hugged me and was ready to go in. Of course, she was not really ready to stand in line, but moderately ready and kinda excited is a huge leap forward.
Yahoo!
My big girl starts school today as well. Teaching third grade in a dual language class in Far Rockaway Queens. I can't wait to get the report of that first day and I am sending so much love and support to her for a fine first day.
2 comments:
It sounds like it was a big day for both of our houses today.
Good thoughts and well wishes are being sent to Cheshire in Far Rockaway Queens. We're thinking of you in the Smith home and look forward to a good report.
Traci
www.journeytojaden.typepad.com/watchingthemgrow
Yey! Here's to good first days all around.
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