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Day of Firsts


Today was a big day! M1 had her first day of 2nd grade. She is getting so big I can't stand it. She has a great teacher--she's been at it 30 years. Unfortunately, with our last name, she is in the very front row. Dang alphabetical order! When I left her with her teacher for the day I had to hurry out of the room so she couldn't see my eyes running over. Ridiculous. This is M1 and her teacher. It will be an exciting year I can tell already. M1 said that her favorite part of the first day of school was, "when Mrs. D read to us in the corner." She can't wait for Mrs. D to bring the class Guinea Pig "Rocky" on Monday.

M2 had her first day of 1st grade. She is
excited to be able to go to public school with M1 and all the kids she plays with in the neighborhood and goes to church with. We weren't sure if she was going to be able to go to public school because of her age, but we found a loop hole. Children who have completed at least 450 hours of private kindergarten can start 1st grade at age 5. Wahoo! She went to Montessori last year and did the kindergarten program. Way more than 450 hours. Hoorah! There were high 5s given by the school secretary and the counselor. Excitement all around. Mrs. R was M1s teacher last year, so I'm excited because I know what a great teacher she is. M2 will do great.

And last, but certainly not least is M3. Today was her first official day of Gymnastics. We did the Mom and Tot class together. We were the only ones in our class besides the teacher and her son. What a blast! M3 did awesome following directions and going where she was supposed to go. She did really well and I'm really proud of her. Sorry about the not-so-good picture. Gotta love a camera phone, right? All in all it was a fun day. Lots of things to do, lots of firsts to be accomplished. Watching the girls grow up and learn is great. I love my job.

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Janan said…
Yee haw! I love M1's outfit! What GREAT TASTE she has!! Way to go M2 on getting into 1st grade!! Fun times!! And finally . . . little tumble three looking good!!!
August 30, 2008 at 11:45 AM
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