Lila started Kindergarten this morning in Mrs. Sawyer's AM Kindergarten class at Dorothy Fox Elementary School. She knows 3 other kids in her class and the rest will be new friends by the end of the day I am sure. Lila was remarkably confident all week, even last night and this morning. She was excited and curious and didn't show a glimmer of nervousness. Scott, Lila and I walked up to school with a large group of neighbors and when we arrived at school all of the kindergartners met in the library. Upon entering her classroom the teacher asked the parents to help the kids find their cubby and seat. Once there she looked a bit nervous, perhaps overwhelmed? She is going to do great! The teacher excused the parents by singing a song with the kids that brought tears to my eyes. I am thrilled for Lila and she is SO ready for school. It's a milestone for her to be transitioning to Kindergarten and marks an end of a chapter in her childhood. Its going too fast!
Eva started Pre-School at Goddard. She is in a new class with Mr. Matt and has moved to the other side of the school (the bigger playground!). Eva was ready to go to school this morning before I was even ready and I actually had to slow her down from getting into the car before she she brushed her teeth and got her picture taken. I think she was excited. Upon arrival at school she was slightly more reserved and once in her classroom putting her things away we could see that 12/20 kids in her class are friends she has gone to school with for 3 years. This will be an easy transition for Eva. That said, upon arrival to the class where I would drop her off and leave her for the day she was reluctant to remove her grip on my leg. She hugged Lila and then glued herself to my leg again. Luckily the teacher in the room was Mrs. Laurie her last teacher and she redirected Eva and we were off. Eva is going to have a great time in Mr. Matt's class with all of her buddies that she has missed seeing this summer.
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