Today was the kids’ first day of school. Gillian started Kindergarten and John started 3rd grade. Our town passed full day kindergarten this year and in order to accommodate the additional kids, the schools got shifted. The schools historical had one for K to 3rd, one for 4 & 5 and one for 6, 7 & 8. In order to the full day program, 3rd grade got moved up to the next school. That being said John and Gillian go to two different schools (and will never be in the same school until high school). So today was a big day, new schools for both kids.
We woke them up and went thru the typical morning routine. We had a little photo shoot on the porch.
And then it was time to go to the bus. Two different schools means two different buses and pick up times. Luckily the bus stop is the same and pick up times are only 10 minutes apart.
Gillian was not very patient waiting for the bus. Finally her bus arrived and she jumped on. No fuss, no problems.
We didn’t have to wait long before John’s bus arrived.
Yes. I cried. I’m a crier. It’s a big change for both of them. And I worry. Daddy and I spent the day together waiting for them to be done with school.
We picked them both up from aftercare and they were smiling and happy. John said “No homework! I bet no one got homework!” He told me a lot about his day and it sounded like a lot of fun. Gillian couldn’t remember everything, but she did tell me little bits. We asked her if she made a friend on the bus and she said “No one sat next to me. And it’s not easy making friends.” I don’t really believe that. She will make friends fast. I did ask both of them if they wanted to go back tomorrow. Gillian said “YES!” John said “I can’t wait!”
I can’t wait to hear about tomorrow.
John and Gill went up a hill 