Remember how I was debating about whether to let H ride the bus in my previous post? Well, during orientation the kids got to meet their teacher, had a tour of the school, learned about school bus safety and even went on a ride. To my surprise after orientation H told me "Mommy I want to ride the bus to school!" I had a wave of emotions when I heard this. Part of me was thrilled that she was willing and so excited about it and the other part of me was not ready and saying to myself "What?! My baby is ready to be independent?"
Of course I said yes but also made sure she understood what it really meant. Given H's history of separation anxiety I had a plan B ready (car keys in hand).
Here we are walking to the bus stop... with H taking the lead!
You can see for yourself how it all went from here! I had to call her name to get a "good-bye" shot haha!
No tears, no fuss, I'm one proud mommy!!! She totally turned a new leaf this year!
As that bus drove down the street and I turned to walk back home, I almost got choked up. I even missed her that morning. It's strange since I should be use to this, H went preschool and even had longer days there. But I guess it's the realization that she's grown up and in "real school"...WOW!
To celebrate we had lunch & ice cream at Chick-fil-a! This has become our tradition.
How was your kid(s) first week of school?
Do you have any first day of school traditions or treats?
Have a great week!
Eva
I was wondering what you ended up deciding, and I am glad to hear that the decision was made easier by H! A big girl indeed. Yay! Does N look forward in picking his sister up from the bus stop? When we drop Anna off at school, Will always goes, "Nana?" I think he misses her.
ReplyDeleteH definitely made it easier. I'm so happy and relieved :) Actually since she's only half day I need to pick her up from school, but yes N always loves going to pick up his sister. Aww Will, he misses and loves his big sister. N was like that when H started preschool... I think the boys are just so use to having big sis around. ;)
DeleteYay! Congrats to both of you. :) I'm glad it was a successful day. We love Chick-fil-a too.
ReplyDeleteThanks Mandi! I'm thrilled that she loves school. :D
DeleteLove the tradition for first day photo! Great keepsakes. Sooo happy that H made the decision to take the bus herself and also followed through! Tears, big girl indeed. You guys should be proud parents :). Js time in the 3s class has been great. Doing good in a class of 24 and loving his new sandwich lunches!
ReplyDeleteWe are super proud of her! As you should be with J too, I'm glad to hear he has fun in his new class and eating his "grown-up" sandwiches, hehe. Do you guys cut them in fun shapes for him?
DeleteNo just squares. :)
DeleteA friend of mine recently posted photos of her daughter's first day of Kindergarten, including her ride on the bus. It was at that moment I realized we can never live a bus ride away from Gavin's first public school experience. I was ready to tear up on my friend's behalf, so I can only imagine what I'd feel like when it's Gavin's turn. Thankfully, in our current place, we are two blocks from the neighborhood school, so a first day walk to school will definitely be in order! Love that your H did so darn well (it's really us parents who often need the hand holding, isn't it?!)!
ReplyDeleteWow that is great you are so close to the school. That first day walk to school will definitely be a milestone for Gavin and you ;) I totally agree parents need the hand holding more haha. All the moms (more so) and dads I've spoke to were anxious about the first day. Wait... this is only the beginning?! ;D
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