It's official! Reese is in Kindergarten! Today was her first official day and the whole family got up and ready and out of the door by 8 o'clock! This is amazing on many levels!
When I went in to wake Reese up and hug and kiss her, she gave the biggest smile and said, "This is the best day of my life!" We came out to the living room and she got dressed and went to give Daddy hugs and kisses. Then she woke up Eden and Eden helped her put her binder in her backpack. Eden told her, "Reesey, I will miss you," to which Reese replied, "I'll miss you, too, Eden."
With lunches and backpacks ready, we loaded up in the van and headed out for A.T. Allen. Daddy got to be the photographer as we filed out and walked to Reese's classroom. The kids held hands for awhile, but Daddy had to carry Jesse since there were lots of cars and trucks passing. I think Jesse was loosing his balance a bit walking with his hands over his ears! Ms. Bailey met us at the door with a big smile and showed Reese where to put her lunchbag. Then she opened her bag and gave Ms. Bailey her folder with her papers and hung her backpack in her little cubby. Then she found the apple with her name on it and placed it on the Attendance Tree. Then she went to her table and got to make patterns out of colored plastic chain links (which is RIGHT up Reese's alley!)
Everyone gave Reese hugs and kisses and we waved goodbye. When we were walking into the house, Eden said that she missed Reese, but as soon as I pointed out that we would play for awhile, have lunch and then as soon as naps were over leave to pick up Reese, she was excited again!
I get a little empty feeling when I think about her not being here. She may only be 5 going on 6, but she is my friend. However, her brain is SO ready for more wrinkles and I know she is going to love learning more at school. We'll just have to have a hugging, kissing, and tickling session when she gets home!
So, Reese will definitely get the red Special Plate for dinner tonight! Three cheers for Reese! Hip, Hip, Hooray! Hip, Hip, Hooray!! Hip, Hip, Hooray!!!
My little Reesey Piecey (3) and Beaders (1) taking a bath.
As soon as I get the cord from Heather Rose for downloading pictures, I'll post our pictures from this morning.
