1st day of School for Both Girls...

Our morning went really well. It started with last night and having to pick the perfect outfit to wear Monday morning. I had a friend that had given us a bunch of clothes for Alexis and believe it or not Abby can fit in most of the outfits with shorts as well. Looks like they can already share clothes. Won't work in the winterhowever since Alexis is so much taller than Abby.
Monday morning Alexis was up exceptionally early at 5:40 am and then Abby at 5:50 am. UGH! While I got ready they both got dressed and Alexis helped Abby. We got out the door pretty quick so we could stop for donuts and sausage rolls before school. Abby was fine until we got to her new preschool and then when it was time for us all to go she was very upset. I had the lady pull her off me and walked out with her screaming. :( The adjustment is going to be hard on her without her sister with her anymore. However my friend did tell me when her husband dropped their daughter off at the preschool she was fine and not upset at all (they ran and gave each other hugs). That makes me feel much better.
Alexis was so excited. Walked right in and hugged her teacher. Hung up her backpack and sat in her seat. I was so good and didn't shed a tear until in the car and on my way to work when on the radio they had a read a first day of kindergarten letter and it made me cry. I think the hardest part is going to be waiting until the end of the day to hear how it went. She was so ready and was such a big girl. I was so proud of her. I can't believe she is 5 already. The last 5 years just flew by. I miss my baby girl but am so excited for what lies ahead. Girl Scouts here we come. :)

Stopping for donuts and sausage rolls before school. A favorite.




Abby gets dropped off first at her school. They have an indoor swimming pool at her school and she should swim once or twice a week with lessons. She also has a computer room and really nice playgroud. Even though her morning didn't start our so positive I am sure she will have a great day.







Alexis' turn. First thing we had Meet the Teacher night on Thursday night so that everything Monday morning wouldn't be a surprise.
At meet the teacher night her new teacher left her a little zip lock at their seat with a penny, starburst, eraser, band-aid, hug kiss, and sticker with a note attached that said...

Welcome to Kindergarten!

The penny is to remind you that you are valuable!

The starburst is to remind you that you are a star in my class!

The eraser is to remind you that it is okay to make mistakes. That's how we learn!

The band-aid is to remind you that together we can fix things!

The chocolate hug is to remind you that you are cared for!

The sticker is to remind you that we always stick together!

See you Monday!

This is her teachers first year teaching which I think is going to be such a benefit. She is so excited and I think the kids will feed off that energy. I am very happy that we have her.

And here we go. So tired of me asking if she is excited. Of course she is...