One down, lots to go

Yesterday both Ann Park and Ward had wonderful first days of school.  I knew that they would, but it is always nice to have that confirmation.  They were both so excited to see me when I picked them up, and we headed over to Sonic with a few friends for a first day ice cream treat.  Mine were bouncing off the walls without the sugar from the ice cream, but when I finally stuffed them back in my car they were besides themselves.  They were fighting to each tell me about their days, and I had to just slow them down and get them one-on-one.

Ann Park gave me more of a play-by-play - just like a girl.  She said that her morning "work" consisted of writing her name and working on writing her letters.  Then they took a tour of the school which she loved and got to see the gym, art room, computer room, library (which she especially likes because they have new iPads!) and, her favorite, the playground!  She liked "ordering" her lunch from school (chicken dinosaurs, green beans and rice), but outside play was the best since she got to see her best friend, Paul Vincent, who is in the other kindergarten class.

Ward was a little less specific (typical) but said that although there is a lot more work in 1st grade, he still thinks that he is going to like it.  He really liked that his teacher has a lot of books on animals and thought that it was very funny that he brought homework home for mommy!  (Just a little contact sheet, volunteer sheet, and "get to know your child" sheet).  He also liked recess the best, but can't wait to go to P.E.  They didn't get to go yesterday since they got out at 1:00.  Full days don't start until next week (and Sam starts preschool!!!!).

But I think that the best part about hearing about their days came from Ward's teacher.  I had e-mailed her about Ward's puppet that we made during the summer as our summer reading project because Ward was unsure if she had gotten it out of his backpack or not.  Of course, she had, but she also gave met his image of my sweet son:

What a blessing it is to have Ward in my class. I wish you could have seen him say his prayers in class - so precious and sincere (with eyes closed & hands folded, all without being asked). What an incredible young man! It brings tears to my eyes just thinking about his sweet prayers today!

We are going to have a great year!