First Day of Kindergarten

So the first day went off without a hitch!  Rylynn had a bit of a meltdown as she was getting ready for school.  She came in crying and told me she would miss me so much.  I told her I would miss her too and then I asked her if she was scared about her teacher or the bus or friends.  She told me she wasn't scared about anything and that she was just going to miss me so much.  After a lot of hugs and kisses she got dressed and was ready to go.  She didn't want to take the bus to school the first day because she wanted me to drive her to the school so I could walk her to her class.

Here she is all ready for school.  It was time to go play on the playground for a few minutes before the bell rang.

Playing on the jungle gym with some friends and of course Carter!  She was having a lot of fun, but she kept looking around to make sure I hadn't left.

After the bell ran she had to line up outside her classroom and wait for the teacher to let them in. 

Rylynn was so happy she gets to sit at the table with her buddy and neighbor Seth and a friend from our last ward Sophia.  Look how grown up they all look!  We gave a few more hugs and after I made sure she was happy and comfortable, she let me go.  I wore my sunglasses and fought back the tears the whole time because if Rylynn ever sees me crying she starts bawling hysterically. 

I told her she was going to ride the bus home and that I would be there to pick her up.  She was excited but a little nervous.  Then when they turned the corner and we were all waiting there we could see her smiling ear to ear in the back of the bus with two new friends in her seat.  She loved the first day of school and she loved the bus!!  Now every morning she can't wait till it's time to get on the bus.  She is such a worrier like me, but when it finally comes down to doing something she always loves it.  I still can't believe she is in Kindergarten.  Poor Carter has been so sad that his preschool hasn't started yet and that he isn't allowed to ride the bus.  Preschool starts tomorrow though and he can hardly wait!