This week we had our back to school night on Tuesday to meet the girls' teachers and to have kindergarten orientation. Ava was so excited to see some of her old friends and get back to school. She's honestly been ready for the first day of school since the last day of school!! However in the last couple of weeks she kept mentioning that she was nervous about making new friends. Matt and I have been reassuring her that she makes friends every where she goes; we're not really sure where the fear of not making friends might be coming from. Ella on the other hand has been fairly nonchalant about the whole thing. At times I think she's nervous, other times excited, but most of the time she acts like this is old hat for her. On meet the teacher night she was pretty quiet but walked right into the classroom. Her big sis helped her to find her chair and then Ella went right into playing; but just didn't say much for the entire time we were there.
Ava and Evie
Thursday was the first day of school. I knew this day was going to be hard for this mama but I was determined to hold myself together for the girls. I knew if I started crying, they'd probably be crying too and then I'd never leave them! We met up with Claira and her family on the blacktop and waited for the bell to ring. While we were waiting we were taking pics of the girls and anxiously waiting to go inside. Ella was curled up with Matt with her head buried. I asked her what was wrong expecting her to tell me that she didn't want us to go but what came out of her mouth was, "I want a picture with Ava and Claira too!!" So we got right on that and then she was ready to roll with the big girls. We took Ava to her classroom first and got her settled and then headed to Ella's room. In my mind thinking this was going to be by far the harder drop off. Instead, Ella went right to her locker to put away her back pack and then headed into the classroom. Matt and I stood there for a second looking at each other thinking "are we going to get a hug at least". Thankfully she did come back and give us a hug and then bravely went and sat with her class. We were so proud of both of our girls!!
Ava, Ella, and Claira
Ava and Mrs. Svacina
Ella and Mrs. Mittlieder
Both girls came home talking non stop about what a great day they had! Whew!!! Cheers to another great year!
Lord, please keep our girls safe. Help them to be kind every day and to show love, grace, and mercy to everyone they meet. Help them to be a light in this world.
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