Thursday, September 6, 2007

First day of school!

Rylie started Kindergarten today which was a huge milestone in our lives...one I really never expected to actually arrive! In fact, I have been kind of dreading this day for a couple of months now but I have to admit the anxiety leading up to today was much worse than what I had anticipated. Rylie did so good! She walked bravely into her room and went to "circle" time when it began...although she did have a few tears at that point. I had promised myself I wouldn't let her see me cry so I kept my promise. A friend of ours though, whose son is in her class, did start crying when she saw Rylie get teary-eyed! She did great though we left soon after that. When I picked her up she said she had a great time! She has a wonderful teacher who is a great match for her personality. I don't think the day could have gone any better! It was emotional but not in a sad way...in a way that we were able to celebrate this next phase of life and I can now look forward to all of the memories to come!

Rylie talking to Mimi on the phone before school


At home before school...showing off our new backpack and lunch box!


Standing in front of Rylie's cubby


Rylie putting her things in her cubby


Rylie's teacher, Mr. Ingalls, starting the day off

1 comments:

Kari said...

Oh, was that a hard day for you? I just can't even imagine! Your girls are darling! I love seeing them on the blog! Hope you are doing well!