First Day of School

Today was the first day of school. Which means Hailey started Kindergarten. I was really nervous about how Hailey would handle going to school. You never quite know what you are going to get from Hailey and I was worried she would cry and not go in her classroom. Ryan was out of town (once again for the 4th year he has missed the first day of school) so I was praying that Hailey would go without a fight. When she got up in the morning I could tell she was a little nervous and she was very quiet. She got dressed and combed her hair but ate very little breakfast. We drove to school and it was a nightmare getting a parking spot and Peyton was freaking out because she didn't want to be late. We made it on time and dropped Peyton off at her line outside and then went in to Hailey's classroom. She found a seat next to 2 other girls and sat down and started coloring the picture her teacher had put out for them. I gave her a kiss goodbye and that was it. I worried the whole day but when she got off the bus she said she had a great time. Hopefully she still likes it after a few more days. I am so proud of both of my girls and I love them to death. I hope this is another great school year.

My little kindergartner.
My grownup 4th grader.

The best daughters in the world.

Here's Hailey in front of her classroom.

Here she is at her table.

Here are the girls getting off the bus after their first day. Hailey got to sit by Peyton and she really liked that.

We started the tradition of having a candlelight dinner the first day of school a few years ago and the girls were so excited to do it again this year. They chose Pei Wei and I made chocolate covered strawberries for dessert. We had a great time but wished Ryan could celebrate with us.

Happy first day of school girls.