Hello All,
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| Happy girl off to Pre-K |
Today was Emily's first day of school, as well as mommy's first day back to her own class of second graders. I am happy to announce that the little lady had a glorious day in Pre-K and loves the kids, her teachers, AND that she is in the "Big Kid" class. She had a great morning getting ready, woke up happy, ate a great breakfast, even posed for pictures for mommy, and we headed out. Once at school she even willingly posed for a couple more photos, and then we headed to class. She was excited to put her nap things away in her new "Big Kid" cubby basket; no more bags like the "little kids". After a big kiss and lots of hugs, she was off and playing with her friend Payton.
When I picked her up this afternoon her teacher said she had had a great day and only had to be reminded twice about staying with the class...not too bad after all of summer away from the routine of school. She even got to meet Miss Jeannette's daughter Melody, who is in second grade at King's Way and is also adopted from China. Miss Jeannette is heading back to China in November to bring home her new daughter Jillian who will be six. How lucky for Emily to have this teacher!!! Praise the Lord! We then headed to the store to buy some butterscotch hard candies, Emily's new favorite, because everyone was so proud of her!!! After almost falling asleep in her dinner, she is now in bed at 6:20 p.m. Yes, you heard this right...6:20 p.m. Boy, that school business can take a lot out of a girl!
Now to back up a little. Last night was Emily's Back to School Night. So after JuJu had babysat all day, since mommy was at work, we headed over to King's Way Christian School to see her teacher, her friends, play for a few minutes, and of course have a treat, which was shaved ice. It was the CUTEST thing ever when she saw her friends and they saw her. They all went running to each other, screaming each others' names, hugging and kissing and saying "I missed you." Too PRECIOUS!! She got to play with a few toys, see how her classroom was set up, where her cubby was, which already had papers for mommy in it, and see where her new nap basket was. Then she headed outside to wait in a very long line for her and Payton to have their shaved ice. After they sat down to finally begin eating their treat, more and more friends came to join them, all after receiving hugs from Emily.
All in all, her last two days have been busy and full of new friends, old friends, new teachers, new class, new routines, and being away from mommy again after all summer off. We may have a few bumps in the road this year as to be expected, but I must say she is really growing up!
Enjoy!
Kathy
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| Doggy had to make at least one shot! |
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| Ready to go in. Such a big girl now!!! |
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| Miss Jeannette |
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| Miss Chris |
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| Sensory table at back to school night |
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| Puzzle time |
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| Emily and her friend Payton enjoying their shaved ice...orange flavor |
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| "Quinn, I missed you. How are you?" Enjoying some friend time. |
