Monday, August 31, 2009

The First Day of the Rest of Our Lives.

Leah did great this morning! I warned her that I was going to want to take a lot of photos, and she cooperated wonderfully. She insisted on having her photo taken by the flowers despite the fact that the sprinklers were on and Mommy's back got slightly damp. The things we do for our kids.


At the front doors of the school. Ben was also so well behaved the whole morning - I didn't have to worry about him at all.

Leah and her teacher Mrs. D. It is so great to hear a teacher who's been in the classroom for 20 years say that they have first day butterflies.

Putting her supplies away. Her backpack, by the way, was a stroke of luck. I got it at a garage sale last summer. Of course it was stashed away until a couple of weeks ago. After talking it up, "Ooh, I have a back pack for YOU!" I pulled it out and showed it to Leah. Thankfully, she loved it immediately.


I guess she loves school, because she asked if in First Grade she could stay all day. That may have something to do with the fact that the half-day kindergarten kids don't get recess.

It was a lovely day.

9 comments:

Anonymous said...

Leah, I'm so proud of you!! I knew you'd be fabulous! Can't wait to hear about your adventure.

Liz, I'm so proud of you!! I knew you'd make it!

I'll need advise next week, from both of you!

Tara 8-)

Aaron said...

The first step on the long road to a doctorate... well done Leah!

Kim said...

The real question: How did Mom do?

JJ and EJ said...

Awwwww! Leah!! I'm getting a little teary-eyed... : ) What a big girl! Yay for Kindergarten!

nydampress said...

Hooray Leah! And Hooray Liz for posting pictures!!

:)

AJ said...

I have to admit I was worried, but looks like she did great. Thanks Lyz for documenting despite having to do it with three kids by yourself. =)

Noel said...

One great first day down and 13 to 23 years to go...

Anonymous said...

Hooray! Congratulations for another succesful milestone ... for the whole family! Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy. Crystal's friend, Laura

Clarinda said...

Leah is so adorable! Glad to hear that her first day went so well. Isn't it fun how all 1st graders just love school and learning!!?!!