Well, school started up again this week, and our three kids were ready.
Alaina, particularly, was REALLY excited to go, since she was starting kindergarten. But the first day of kindergarten is not like the first day of other grades, at least not here.
The little five year olds meet in the gym with their parents for an orientation, then a scavenger hunt around the school. They get to SEE the teachers and other kids, but they don't get to stay.
Then over the next few days the teachers meet individually with the children and their parents. They get to SEE the classroom, their spot in the cloak room, their name tag at the table, etc., but they don't get to stay and do any learning.
Every day this week Alaina asked, "Do I get to go to kindergarten today?"
Finally, on Friday she got to be dropped off with her brother and sister!
Alaina looked so small and sweet waiting outside the door with her line . . . in the rain, of course!
She had a wonderful time and came out with lots of stories to share.
But as much as she is going to love kindergarten, we are sure going to miss her at home :)
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