Bella started Kindergarten last week and what a wonderful start it was! She has been talking about this day for a long time and was beyond ready for the first day!
We started out with a yummy breakfast of waffles, eggs and fruit, got her dressed in a cute little dress, hair in french braids, GIANT backpack and lunch! She was set to go!
Bill, Charlie and I all took her to her first day and she is just like her mom and did not want to be late!!
On the first day there was an first day rally in the auditorium with the whole school and families. We found her teacher, Mrs. Dixon, talked to some of the other students and parents and tool our seats for the rally. The principal, Mrs. Imel, welcomed everyone to school and said she wanted to ask the students a question, one that maybe the older students, say 4th-6th grade, would probably be able to answer. She said"What is the best part about coming to school?" As soon as the question was asked Bella's hand shot up in the air "I KNOW!!!" My first reaction was to pull her hand down and sush her. I restrained myself and thought I better let her be who she is because I am not going to always be with her especially when she is at school.
So, with everyone in the room listening, Bella looked around and said "umm...ummm...the best part about going to school is making new friends!" My mouth dropped open and tears welled in my eyes...I was so proud of her! Mrs. Imel repeated to the room what Bella had said in case not everyone heard her and there was an "awwwww" in the room. Then Mrs. Imel said that was exactly the answer she was looking for. Bill and I looked at eachother and knew that she was more than ready to start school!
After the rally we watched her walk with her class to her room, gave our last hugs and kisses and watched our big 5 year old girl walk into her classroom for the first time...what a day!!!!
