Cyrena had a great first week of school. Thankfully it was a short week-just Wed-Fri. She loved every minute of it and didn't come home as tired as I thought she would be. :) The only tears were Friday night at bedtime when she was so exhausted that she said she didn't want to go back. Luckily I had just signed up to volunteer for Monday (today) so that soothed her.
I didn't cry at all the day of, I think I got it all out the night before. I did eat lunch with her on Wed and Fri. Those all-day kindergarteners have a hard time eating lunch without a lot of help. They all need extra hands to open water bottles, food containers, lunchboxes, string cheese packages, etc. There is a lot of training that goes on those first few days: walking in a line, where to put their lunchbox before recess, where to line up after recess, etc. That brings back some memories, but I always got kids after they were pretty well trained by the k &1st grade teachers!!
Cyrena loves to sleep in. Many summer days she didn't get up until 8:30 so I've had to wake her each morning and she has a hard time getting going. Her bus has come early twice (like 8 minutes early!) and because of that we almost missed it once so now she has extra motivation to get ready in the morning--wouldn't want to miss that 5 minute bus ride!
I think the hardest thing about sending kids to school is that now they are out of your complete control and at the mercy of others. I know Cyrena is strong and luckily she tells us everything but I still worry about what she's being exposed to and the worldly 'noise' around her. It makes me want to be even more stalwart in my efforts as a mother.
On another note, yesterday Cyrena was able to participate in a Stake Children's choir. They've been practicing for about 6 weeks and performed for the general session yesterday. She did a wonderful job and actually sat still through the 2 hours of speakers!
Ready for her first day with her friend, Robyn. I am so glad they are in the same class. I think it's made the transition that much easier.
Last glimpse. They wanted parents to say good-bye at the gate outside. We barely got a wave from Cyrena as she was happily chatting with Robyn as they walked in.
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Her dress is so cute. She's going to do great.
Good job! (Both of you) :-)
Aww, she looks so cute and all ready to go! I'm so excited for all of you as you begin this new chapter. It really is fun. Different, but fun!
aww, precious!! There's nothing like that first day with your first! How were YOU?
How exciting!
I am almost in tears... what am I going to do next year with Blake? SHe is so smart and ready, but it is so hard for them to not have you influencing them 24-7.
Hope preschool is going well.
wow! I still can't believe our little girls are old enough to be heading off to kindergarten. She looks so happy and I'm sure she is loving it!
I can't believe how grown up she is! I can't believe I've known you guys since before she was born. Let me just say that you look just as great as you did back then.
Wow! When did our babies get so big. I know Cyrena will love every second of school and be a great leader to her friends. Glad all is well. You have know idea how much I miss having all of you as neighbors.
I completely understand your feelings about "letting go". It is SO hard no matter the grade... we sent Ty off today for his first day and it was still hard to leave. I thought about him all day and hoped his day was going well, he was choosing the right, kids were nice to him.... the list goes on and on! It does make you think REAL hard about the good things you are consistently doing in your home and I think that is the only thing you can do and of course lots of prayers!! :)
I really want to know what they are learning there and what they do in all day kindergarten... keep me posted!
She looks radiant- off on her own. I've never cried about my kids leaving to school, but for some reason I'm all teary about yours leaving you.
That's the best shot of her getting on the bus- that is a memory keeper
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