Miriam's First Day of Kindergarten

Last week Miriam attended kindergarten orientation at her school. She got to meet her teacher, see her classroom, and even ride the bus. She asked every day after that when she could go to school for real. The night before school started Michael was talking to Miriam about getting a father's blessing to start the school year. Miriam told him that she wasn't scared because that is what Lucky Charms are for. In the end she agreed to the blessing.

Miriam got placed in morning kindergarten. This is going to be a huge adjustment for our family. We are late sleepers. The bus comes at 7:25 am and school starts at 7:50 am. It is only half-day kindergarten so she gets out at 10:50 am. This morning she was so excited that it took no time at all for her to be ready to go. I know better than to think it will be this easy every morning.

^^she took Sleeping Beauty in her backpack to help her feel better^^

I was sure Miriam was going to want me to take her to school the first day. However, she wanted to ride the bus to school. She has made some friends in the neighborhood this summer so she was excited to ride to school with them. It was hard sending her off, but she was so excited and I know it made her feel so grown up. Good news is she is still excited to go back tomorrow.

^^getting on the bus before school^^

^^getting off the bus after school^^