...there was just as much excitement, if not more, for the second day of school. Yesterday went really well until the very end when it was time to come home. Cassidy's teacher Mrs. Arnold walked her out to meet Kurt and Cassidy was crying, looking for mommy. I imagine all of the "newness" of the day was a little overwhelming and when she thought she would see me but didn't...well, sometimes you just need your mommy. But she got home and we cuddled and talked and she said through tears that she loved big kid school and wanted to go back again tomorrow. :) I know today will be great, now that she knows exactly what to expect.
We put a rainbow in her hair, to match her outfit. You have to have a great day with a rainbow in your hair, right?!
"Jovi, you can't come with me - you have to go to kitty school!"
Only one picture today with her arms straight out!
She loves that her name is on her backpack!
Big girl waiting on the porch for the bus.
"Mommy, take some pictures of my sparkly, sparkly shoes. Aren't they sparkly? They're so sparkly! I think they're sparkly. Do they sparkle?" Hahahaha :)
A last-minute thirst quencher, and then...
...the bus is here! Today we talked about, when we see the bus coming, she can walk to the end of the sidewalk and stand there until the bus comes to a full stop and opens the doors. Then she can run to it and climb the steps. She did so well! "Bye, mommy! I'll be back soon!" (And mommy only cried for a brief second today, not too sad, mostly filled with pride and joy for my little girl.)
Thank you, Lord, for all the things you're doing to make this experience a great one for Cassidy. We're so grateful for her confidence, excitement, and even that she missed us a little. It's all quite right, we think. And God, you can expect to hear from me even more often than usual from now on. I think of her every few minutes while she's gone and all I can do is turn to you for peace, knowing you're covering her in your love and protection while she's away from me. Thank you. Amen.
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We've been waiting all summer for today to arrive. It's Cassidy's first day of preschool at the "big kid school"! She'll be there Monday-Thursday in the afternoon. We've talked a lot about what it will be like and she hasn't been the least bit nervous or afraid, just so excited! Her teacher came to our house for a home visit and we also got to visit her classroom last week during an open house, so all that was left was to get ready today and wait for the school bus to arrive! (The school bus is her favorite part. We're letting her ride it to school because it's only 4 year-olds on the way there. There will be bigger kids on the way home, so we'll pick her up instead.) Two of her closest friends, Ruby and Maylee, are in her class, and a few other kids she knows from Mrs. Kalvik's Preschool, but she'll meet lots more new kids. She told me, "If a kid is crying, I will say 'It's okay - I will be your friend'!" Such a sweet heart she has. And she knows what to do when facing a new challenge. Today I said, "Cassidy, come here - I want to pray with you about your first day of school." To which she replied, "Mommy, I already prayed about it 'jesterday'!" I guess she has what she needs to succeed. :)
