The Bus

Along with preschool open house, parents and kids were given the opportunity to take a short bus ride all together. The bus driver gave all kinds of information while he drove, most of it intended more for parents as motorists than for our the kids. Things like, "women are the most dangerous drivers because they try to drive, put on make-up and talk on the phone at the same time. You laugh, but I see it every morning." He was entertaining and informative, and Micah seems ready and confident for his first school bus ride next week.
Here is Micah with his teacher, Mrs. Isaacs. She did a home visit today, so we got to know her a little better. I think Micah will really like her.

First Day Report

Some numbers:
300ish- # of cars waiting to drop kids off this morning
10 - # of minutes we waited in line to drop Elijah off
0- # of tears shed by Elijah
several- # of tears shed by Mommy
2,000- # of tears shed by Micah (he wanted to go too, and next week is way too far away apparently)
4- # of days of daycare left for Micah. He and I are both counting down in excitement.

Quote of the day:
Me: How was your first day?
Elijah: It was awesome!!!

It's the 1st day of the 1st grade...

Elijah's first day is tomorrow morning. We're ready. Open house was great. His teacher's name is Ms. Lowe and she is young, enthusiastic and friendly. He found all of the important classroom essentials- clock, pencil sharpener, trash cans, coat cubby and of course, his desk. He already knows several of the kids in his class from Kindergarten or day care, and that really helped him get excited. The picture was taken in his classroom, at his desk. He's looking WAY too grown up!