As much as I did not want it to at all, the day finally came. Ashlyn's first day of kindergarten. I always knew how hard of a day it would be for me, I just didn't feel like it would actually ever come. I can honestly say I have been dreading this day all summer. I did not share with Ashlyn any of my feelings towards the day. We constantly talked very positively about school. She was excited and nervous at the same time. On Thursday, we got to the school to meet her teacher and drop off her supplies. Ashlyn really enjoyed it and I think it really eased her fears some. She kind of had more of an idea of what was going to be like. She said some of her fears were that she didn't know anyone and didn't have any friends. I wasn't the least bit worried about this. Aslyn is the the friendliest and most outgoing child ever. She makes friends everywhere she goes. It's a true talent of hers.
The morning of her first day, we woke up early for a special breakfast of pancakes. Ashlyn got all dressed in her pretty new dress. We took lots of pictures of her. We dropped Dawson off at my sister's house so it would just be Ashlyn. We parked the car in the neighborhood and walked to her school.
On the first day her school had everyone meet on the basketball court. We immediately found her teacher and Ashlyn lined up with her class. They did a flag raising and sang the national anthem. Before we knew it, it was time for them to go inside. I still get teary eyed thinking of having to say goodbye to her. I was trying so hard not to cry, but I just couldn't help it. This transition is just so hard for me. For the last 5 years I have had her around almost all the time. The fact that she will be gone 5 days a week is very hard for me. I'm going to miss her so very much. However, I know this is such a good transition for her. She is so developmentally ready to be around kids her age more and learn, learn, learn. We said goodbye and left.
The rest of day I was feeling pretty sad. I just worried that she wouldn't have a good day. I was literally counting down the hours until we could pick her up. When the time finally arrived, I was so happy. She came running out the door so excited to see us. She immediately told us she had a great day. She told us all about it including that she made two friends! I could not have been happier to hear what a wonderful day she had. I felt so much better!
Yesterday, went really well too. She told me yesterday how much she just loves school and what fun it is. I am so happy that she is enjoying it so much. My new favorite part of the day is getting to pick her up from school and hearing about her day. I also love her school and am so excited to see what this year brings for our little girl!
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| Our big kindergartner |
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| All ready to go |
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| Walking to school |
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| Ashlyn and her mom |
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| In front of her school |
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| Playing a little before school started |
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| Looking for her class. I can tell from this picture she was nervous. |
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| Her class all lined up. |
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| Heading inside. |
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| This was the end of the day. She was in front of the line. |
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| Giving her teacher a hug goodbye |
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| Heading home and listening all about her great first day! |
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