First day of Kindergarden

First day of kindergarden

With several new classmates

Ellie's very lovely lantern

Malia and Libby

Three crazy girls


Today was a big day in our house. Libby started kindergarden. We tried not to have it overwhelm her when we talked about it. She seemed only mildly interested and would make comments once in a while. Although she had fun buying new shoes and other items for school, she really did not react one way or the other. Last week while reading a book about going to kindegarden, there was a page that showed some kids crying. I asked her how she thought she was going to feel on the first day and she logically replied she that would have to see that day. That's my girl :)

Last night, we had a lovely party for autumn moon festival. Several friends commented that they thought we were a little crazy having a big event like this before Libby's first day of school. Au contraire. It was the perfect distraction. She had so much fun playing with her friends. Plus, all of them had already started kindegarden and they all told her how much they liked it. I am one smart Mama :)

Because we were a little nervous about the bus and also how her little school of one class in this very big building would be handled, I drove her to school today. Very glad I did. It was chaos. Plus, several people looked at you blankly when the Chinese immersion school was mentioned. All schools in St. Paul now offer a free breakfast to students. I feel kind of funny taking it, but Libby likes to eat several small meals a day and this is perfect timing for her. Fortunately, met a father whose daughter Ada is on Libby's bus. I introduced the girls and asked Ada if Libby could sit with her. They gave each other the thumbs up, hand bumped and it seemed to be sealed. Miss Maisy will be thankful not to have to be loaded up every day. As I was leaving, Libby almost started to waiver, but did a little pause and said, "Mama, think I'm....I think I'm going to be okay". I don't doubt it my dear love.

Tomorrow, Maisy starts preschool for two days a week. I think I am ready...

Rrrrrr, I'm a mean pirate!

Captain Libby at your service.