First day of school

Here is Ellie on her first day of school. She is excited and nervous. Or maybe nervous and excited.

Last night we organized her supplies and made her lunch.

Today, I got her up at 5:45 am. She got herself dressed, brushed her hair, and ate some of her breakfast. She was nervous, so didn't quite finish it. She brushed her teeth and went potty. She put on her sweater and backpack and walked around with it on, while waiting to leave.

There were no fits. There was no complaining or whining. We had a great morning.

All four of us went with Ellie to the bus stop. There is another boy in kindergarten (but not her class.) There is a girl in fifth grade who says she helps make sure everyone is doing what they should. And several other children in the grades in between.

The parents were all friendly and nice also.

I held back my tears as she rode away.