It was a big day in the Ratzlaff house today! It was Davis' first day of Kindergarten. After a week of me fretting about and crying a few too many times it was here--and we all survived, and Davis had the best day!
We took pictures in front of the house, that did not go as well as it has in past years...kind of got me worried about how the day was going to go. It was already pouring down rain after all. The boys wanted some pics with Harper, and why not--she is cute after all, and dressed in her back to school themed outfit with an apple on it!
Then we were off to school. We were told to get to school for drop off between 8:25 and 8:35, so we leave the house at 8:15 and get there and the place is PACKED. Note to new parents, the first day you might want to be a little early. We got pictures by the sign out front and then went into his new classroom. He sat down and started to work on a little project and then they read a story, The Kissing Hand. Very cute if you have not read it before it is about how you kiss your childs palm and then they can touch it to their cheek to have your love with them all day. After the story we exchanged palm kisses and hugs and we left. They did have a Boo Hoo, Woo Hoo party after that but Carson was being a nut so we left for that--glad we did since by the time we got where we were going next it was a downpour again. The rain lifted just enough to walk D into school--thank you God for that!
We did have to stop at Carson's preschool for little bit and C loved playing with the toys in his new room--I was worried about how he would transition to preschool and I think he is going to do just fine!
We went back to get Davis and his teacher brought him to the car. He was all grins in the car. We then took him to Steak & Shake for lunch--that was a hit! Then when we got home we told him he could do whatever he wanted today and he decided to watch TV--easy enough for us!
The day was a success. He is so happy. His teacher even called to see how we were doing, she said it was the easiest first day transition she has ever had--no tears or sadness in the room. That is great news too. Now.....maybe he can stay in Kindergarten forever!
Glad to hear it was a good first day!
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