1st Day of Kindergarten

Yesterday was the first day of Kindergarten for Gina. She was very excited. When I went in her room to wake her up, she was already awake. It took very little time to get up, get dressed, and help me put her snack together. Then it was off to school.

Once we got to school, she was a little more anxious and shy. She didn't want her picture taken while we were waiting with the other kids and she wouldn't say anything to the other girls or parents.

When the bell rang, the kids lined up and teacher Vickie greeting each kid before they went into the class. Each kid was given a little booklet with instructions for the parent and child to explore the classroom and the school, such as figure out where the library is and the outside bathrooms. That kept everyone busy for an hour. It was also very crowded, with thirty kids and thirty plus adults in the room.

Then it was circle time and the teacher read a book about the start of kindergarten. I don't know why, but that part made me a little teary. I guess it was realizing that Gina is really in Kindergarten and growing up.

After circle time, it was time for recess and snack. Gina had a great time playing on the play structure. Then it was time to say goodbye. She was fine with me leaving, though her friend Aidan had a more difficult time.

An hour later, it was time to go pick her up. I had hoped to get a picture of her in front of the school sign but she got camera shy again and so this was the best shot I could get.