Open House

Last night we went to Riley's school to meet her teacher. She'll be in first grade and going to a new school. She really liked her teacher and knows at least one girl in her class. Two of her good friends have class on one side of her and two others are in the class on the other side. She found out that they'll probably see each other at lunch and at recess. We're kind of glad that she doesn't know many people in her class since she tends to like to talk. We already let the teacher know that we would volunteer to do things and we also told her how much Riley likes to read. She's a little ahead of some of the people in her class, but hopefully that will be a good thing and the teacher can keep her challenged. Riley is excited because this school has separate classes for art, music, computers and science (these are in addition to what they already get in class). We're excited for her, but a little bit nervous or anxious about her riding the bus. We're going to let her try it because it has been something she has wanted to do since she started pre-school. Plus it helps that she'll probably only be riding home and we're the first stop! we'll see how it goes.

Kamryn went today to see her school. Yes, Kamryn will start in pre-k 3 this year. Scary!! She'll go five days a week just like Riley did at this age. She is SO excited to get to go to school every day like her sister. We can only hope that continues as school actually starts! She'll have the same teacher Riley had and Kamryn already knows the teacher from summer camp. she was quite happy to go and find her chair today. We can't wait to see if she how she does in school. Will she be friendly and outgoing like Riley or will she be quiet? I guess only time will tell.

Right now Doug and I are excited about them both being in school, even though Kamryn will be done by noon. When Monday gets here it might be a different story. We'll see. I don't think we'll be emotional, but who knows! Dance also starts next week for both girls. so, in addition to getting used to school, they'll be thrown into dance as well. Fortunately, they are both looking forward to dance as well as school! We'll keep you posted!