First day of Kindergarten

Today Ally had her first day of kindergarten.

Last year was junior kindergarten - this year is actually kindergarten.

Same school, different class and different teacher. Its is a different building so that was also something to get used to.

 

I went to work early and then came home for pictures and to walk Ally to school on her first day. She was so excited and nervous (she told us how she was feeling both emotions)! She was up extra early - about 2 hours earlier than usual.

 

Ally and her babysitter Lauren, and our cat Carl snuck out of the house and into the picture.

Lauren is leaving in a week for an internship in Hawaii. We will miss her while she is gone but we're excited for her new adventure. While she is away I will take Ally to school for early drop off at 845 and she'll be in before school care until class starts at 845. Then I will pick her up after school every day, except for one day a week we signed Ally up for Latin Dance class.

 

It was a bright morning so I am squinting and Ally is eating a cherry tomato from her garden.

Ready to leave for school and walking the 6 blocks.

 

Ally with her teacher Jim.

 

When we arrived at school the yard was crowded with students and as we walked along the fence to the entrance so many of Ally's friends yelled her name and ran toward her to say hello. It was such a nice welcome.

We waited a few minuted until the bell rang and then we went right into the classroom. Ally got situated at the play dough table. I said Adios she she Adios mommy and I left.

I turned to exit the classroom and almost every other parent was there with his/her child they were all lined up. I just smiled and Lauren and I left chatting about how proud of Ally we were for getting settled so quickly.

 

I picked her up this afternoon and we chatted on our way to gymnastics. She said she had a fun day. Jim plays his guitar and sings with the students and today one of the songs they sand was Mr Sun. She had gym class, made a new friend and saw her friend Willow on the playground at recess.

She said it was good to have the first day over so now she did not need to feel nervous anymore.

Ally said it was fun.

She smiled.

 

What a great first day.