Happy First Day of School to Dylan and Lexie!!!
It was a big day for both of them! Dylan has 2 years of school under his belt, but second grade is in a new school. He was a bit nervous about finding his way around, but so excited to go back!
Today was a huge milestone for Lexie! Going to Kindergarten is a big deal!
I barely slept last night. I tossed and turned, worrying about how the morning was going to go with Lexie. I envisioned her clinging to me as the bus pulled up.
Much to my surprise, the morning went off without a hitch! Dylan and Lexie woke up so excited. Grant went to the store late last night to pick up donuts for their back to school breakfast. They loved their special treat, but they were too excited to eat!
They eagerly got dressed, brushed their teeth, and put their backpacks on. They were both ready long before the bus was scheduled to arrive! That left plenty of time for back to school pictures!
I have never seen two kids so excited to go to school! They practically dragged Grant and I to the bus stop.
The excitement continued while we waited...and waited...and waited. They were all smiles, and kept dancing around! The only hitch was the almost forgotten lunchbox! Luckily, Grant raced back to the house for it, losing his shoe in the middle of the road, and made it back just in time!
I held back tears all morning. I was feeling emotional to begin with, and I couldn't believe it was already time for school to start, and time for my
baby to go to school! A man even drove by, and leaned out the window, telling me, "Try not to cry too much!" I say it all the time, but it's true. Time flies.
And just like that, it was time to send my baby off. My baby of 4 1/2 years.
Finally, the bus started down the hill. Thank goodness for sunglasses. I popped those on over my tear-filled eyes, hugged my babies goodbye, and watched as they climbed the bus steps.
I was so surprised. Not a single tear from Lexie. Instead, she pressed her face against the window, flashing us a huge, excited grin, and began waving goodbye. As the bus rounded the corner, my tears fell. Of course, Grant laughed at me. All I can say is thank God for baby snuggles. At this rate, we're going to have to have a baby every 4 years! ;)
Kindergarten is just half day, so at 11:40, I had to go pick her up from school. It was my first experience in a school pick-up line. I'm going to log in a lot of hours on twitter and facebook there!
Once I pulled to the curb, Lexie ran to the car with a huge smile on her face, and told me how much she loves school, and how much she loves her teacher. Apparently, he dances on the tables! I now know why he's the coveted Kindergarten teacher!
Afterward, my friend and I treated our new Kindergartners to lunch at McDonalds!
After lunch, Lexie had an appointment for a dental exam and cleaning. My sweet girl is
thisclose to losing her first tooth!!!
It was such a big day for her!
We returned home, and the girls got to play a bit before Dylan came home.
We waited a long time for Dylan's bus to arrive. It's always really late on the first day! He climbed off the bus with a big smile on his face. He had a great day! He loves his new school, his class filled with friends, and his teacher!
I am so glad they both had a great first day! Here's to a successful AND fun school year!