Today was the first day of school for Madison. At 6am I softly walked into Madison's room. I watched her sleeping, precious, and so innocent. Is she ready for First Grade? Am I ready for First Grade. Her teacher, Mrs. Pittman, is nice. She has a class of 20 students and is the only first grade class that is a multi-age class mixed with 2nd grade. We are excited about that but a little apprehensive. there are a lot of positives - but some legitimate concerns. We prayed for the right teacher and the right class, so all we have to do now is trust. I need to wake her, but I can't. Why? i have to pull myself together first! This is harder than when she went to Kindergarten! Will the other kids be nice to her? Will she make plenty of friends. Will she thrive or will she get lost in the shuffle of 1&2 graders in the same class.
When we were in Italy Madison's nursery was in Paddington Bear Nighty Night. We found a wall lamp in the shape of a crescent moon. Since we are back in Europe we can use it again. It is hanging high in her room. The light sends me back to the many nights I spent rocking her, trying to figure out what in the world I was doing with a baby! Now here we are 6 years later getting ready for 1st grade.
I rubbed her back and said softly, "good morning my first grader". Expecting her usual "please mom, just 2 more minutes" imagine my surprise when she jumps up and shouts "Today I go to first grade...Wahooo! Let's go!!!" In about 3 minutes she was dressed and eating breakfast!
I drove her to school, don't remember the drive because I was listening to her sing and catching a glance of her in the mirror looking so grown up.
She rode the bus home. Morgan and I walked to the bus stop and wouldn't you know the bus was about 10-15 min early!!! She was all alone. The others from her stop had walked home, but she stayed. Good girl. She told me that she thought about walking, but remembered that there was a road to cross and she shouldn't do that without me. Good girl!!!
I missed the picture opportunity of her getting off the bus, but took a picture of the bus and the German driver anyway.
I am so glad that she is excited about starting school. That is so exciting. How do u think I feel I have 1 in high school,1 middle school, 1 elementary, and khayan he is at home this year.
ReplyDeleteGlad all is well, It's funny how our children are always ready to jump ahead and us as parents are sad, scared and excited for them at the same time.
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god bless you and the family
As you know I'am starting a differnt part in life, I am going to be a grandmom and my other daugher has made plans to stay in Califorina. I wish I could turn back the clock and start over.
That almost brought tears to my eyes. I still get teary thinking about them growing up. I'm glad to hear she was excited. Keep us updated on everything!
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Okay, that DID bring tears to my eyes...I can't even begin to imagine how hard dropping my girls off for their first day of kindergarten will be next fall. Wish I could just jump across the pond and give you a great big hug right about now!!!
ReplyDeleteI can't believe she is in 1st grade!!! I'm glad she was excited to go. Connor misses his Madison and Morgan. :(
ReplyDeleteShe looks so excited in the picture where she's eating! It's good that she wasn't worried or scared to go to a new school, in a new country!! Good for her, and good for you! Good luck with Morgan now! I'm sure we'll get that update once she starts next week!
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