Alma’s First Day of Preschool

Last night Alma was a baby.  Today she’s the biggest kid ever.  She had her first day of school.

I woke up with butterflies in my stomach.

I love first days.

Alma was excited to get ready and get her backpack on.  She wanted to help get the snack ready.  As families at the preschool, we take turns bringing snacks for the whole class.  I signed us up for the first day because that’s the way I roll.

We ate breakfast and took showers.  Alma let me do her hair without complaint (not a normal occurrence, believe me).  She picked out her outfit.

Then it was time for the first traditional First Day photo.  Hattie had to get in on it.

We got to school.  She walked right in.  She remembered where her cubby was and put her backpack right in.  She started playing with her friend.

Jesse and I said goodbye.  She gave us hugs, kisses.  And we left.  I knew this would happen this way.  Having Rachel there is so wonderful.

When I went to pick her up, she ran to me and said, “I love you!”

Perfect first day.

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Alma, I am so proud of you.  You are such a happy kid.  I know you are so excited to get to be in school.  To get to be around kids.  And Rachel.  You make me so happy with your desire to play all the time.  You are the best, my dear.  Have a wonderful first year of school!