First Day of First Grade and Kindergarten Orientation

Today was Carter's first day of First Grade!

He was so excited for the new school year, he got up very early and ate breakfast in a snap.  I'm pretty sure he was dressed and ready to go around 7:40 and the bus doesn't even come until 8:25.

He told me that both of his teachers like to read, and they read Miss Nelson is Missing and the Kissing Hand.  This past week in particular I could tell he was itching for a little bit more structure or routine to his day.  He was ready to get back into the school routine.

While I was at school with Ava, I got to see Carter go out to recess.  He waved and had a big smile on his face.

Ava had kindergarten orientation today.  She went for two hours with me, and they listened to a book, did a craft, rode the bus and ate a school lunch to practice entering their code.  

Ava was also very excited for school.  She was up sometime after 5:30, but she did lay back down on the floor until 6:45.  I could tell the familiar faces at school made her feel welcome and happy.

I can tell she is going to love her kindergarten teacher.

Ava and Mommy

Ava asked me when I was going to leave.  She really wants to ride the bus to school and take on the challenge of no Mommy around!

I love my sweet little girl listening intently to the teacher.

It's funny but my biggest fears of kindergarten revolve around food.  This girl hates to eat breakfast.  Around 9:00 she starts to get hungry, but its usually a struggle to get her to each much earlier than that.  This school year she will need to eat breakfast at 7:30.  So my plan is to serve her breakfast and then pack a really big snack for 10:00.  I'm also worried about her opening all her packages and containers at school.  There are people to help but it typically takes a long time for someone to be available to help.  I know there will be lots of growth this year, I can't wait to see her learn!

Bus Practice Ride

So tomorrow is the big day when she will hop on the bus for seven hours.  Ugh, my heart just hurts thinking of it.  I love you my little Ava-roo and will miss you desperately.  I know your little brother will be missing you desperately too!