First Day of School!

Disclaimer: that is NOT a bugger under Mia's nose in her photo. It's a scab from wiping her nose so much.

I found this first day of school to be far more emotional than even the first day of K

Madison was very excited and didn't look back once we crossed the threshold. The teacher had some items on each desk including a nice-sized stuffed bear. She was too distracted at that point to even listen to simple instructions from the teacher LOL!

She picked out a desk right next to her friend, Megan. However, she chose a desk in the back of the room. Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm! Then they had name tags on the teacher's desk. I did not see Madison's name, however, there was a tag for "Madi." Now I presumed this was for my daughter, however, we have never called her that, only her friend Megan called her that.

It was indeed her nametag and the teacher said she used the records from last year. Teacher said she'd be glad to call her whatever we wanted but I deferred to Madison and she said Madi. So, Madi she is for the year. I thought last year's teacher called her Madison so it seems odd to me but not a big deal.

In the note home from school, it stated that they were going to have snack time between 9-10 am and we could send nutritious snacks! In addition, Madison said they have nap time! I am astonished. I hear wonderful things about the teacher so I hope she has a good year. Oh, and the teacher even took a photo of each student with their parents

I asked Matthew to wait for us to go to his which he grumpily did. He has a teacher new to our school this year. It was fun to see which students have returned and which are new. They have several class pets including lizards and real live snakes! His teacher seems really nice and greeted everyone in our family and encouraged moms and dads to take pictures. Once we got him in there, he was off talking to his friends and meeting new friends. They get actual school books this year and letter grades.

Matthew was sooo nervous and very grumpy last night so we had a little talk and I hope he felt better about starting class. Piano starts next week and I really hope they get daytime lessons. Matthew said he enjoyed his first day very much and talked about the class pets and new friends he made. He sounded really positive and ready to return tomorrow. I was a little worried. Here are a couple pix. My camera funked up this morning for some reason and the pix are hazy. Bummed about that but we got some cute shots.

And last but not least, Mia wanted her first day of school picture taken too. I *heart* her :)