First Day Alone!

Today was Lilly's first real day of school. She was to go alone today and I was sick to my stomach! I didn't expect to feel that way. But it was short-lived. Lilly was happy.

Heading to her class.
*I switched her socks to lower ones in case you are super observant.*

Carrying snack for her class.

She went all alone and did a fabulous job! She gave me a kiss and hug and went inside. I was so relieved and proud of her!

Ella hung out on the bench and watched kids come in. She wore the exact outfit Lilly wore on her first day of St. Andrew's when Lilly was 18 months old and attended the Parent-Toddler class. I was feeling nostalgic.

Lilly and me on her first day at St. Andrew's 2 years ago. She never has looked at the camera.

When I picked Lilly up from school she was sitting nicely in the class circle waiting for me. She gave me a little wave with a big smile. When she came out of the classroom she was very happy and told me all about her day. She even sang a new song she learned.

I am thrilled this is a good experience and it made me realize something about last year's horrible experience... There was no introduction to the classroom or the teachers last year. I literally walked into a new building and left Lilly with 2 strangers whom neither of us had met. At pick-up not a word was spoken about how she did. There was also no communication about Lilly's day or what they were doing in the class for 3 hours. This year the teacher called our home to get to know Lilly a week before school started. We were in the classroom for a total of 3 hours the days leading up to the first day. They shared the class schedule and there has been constant communication. What a difference that all makes!