Today was the big day, our little girl headed off to kindergarten! She was a little uninterested this morning. Not that she didn't want to go, just that she didn't seem to care that she was going. She was talking about disneyland this morning, and then, as Kevin and I walked her into school, she asked why she had to go...this all made it very easy for me though. She wasn't nervous and neither was I! She looked beautiful and ready for school! When I picked her up, one of the first things she asked was why they went to school for so long, 8:15-3:15 is a very long day for these little kids, I hope she adjusts okay. I think she was a little overwhelmed when I told her that every day daddy goes to work, she goes to school. She has a longer road ahead of her than she even knows, Good luck sweetie!
Last night was a little more interesting, Kevin was ready to give her a blessing and when we brought it up, she acted scared and ran away and said she didn't want one. We never could convincer her of it, and she left for school this morning without one. I was a little more teary eyed last night because of this, but it did give me a good opportunity to teach our kids. So tonight after dinner we did an FHE on it, and explained things to her a little better and this time, she was fully willing to cooperate and I think it made a difference in how she felt after the blessing, rather than having us force her to do it. In many ways having a stubborn child is kinda obnoxious, but it teaches me patience, which I need, and I know that she won't easily be forced into doing things that she doesn't agree with. (even if its as small has curling her hair, which she has been known to then get wet so the curl falls out!) I love this sweet girl and hope she will always know it!
On another note, we have officially made it through the first two months with Lexie here! she is two months today and doing great! She loves to be held, which is fun at home, but pushing a grocery cart around with one arm, while I'm holding her, and yelling at the other two to stay by me is getting a little old. Hopefully she'll get used to the carseat soon! She is beautiful and is starting to babble more everyday! I can't believe how fast the time goes by!
8.25.2008
Kindergarten
Posted by April at 9:56 PM
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We should exchange tips on stubborn kids! ;)
Her school is LONG! Kindergarten is 3.5 hours here. Nice, but first grade is a hard adjustment for most.
Glad you both made it one piece.
She looks darling although I have to wonder if jeans were the best thing to wear in Houston? It's still hot there isn't it? I bet she'll be sleeping well for the first few weeks until she adjusts. Big day for her, she's growing up so fast.
Your family is so beautiful!!! Isn't it crazy when your baby is suddenly going to school? It is an exciting time of life for them as they are out their own. It seems too young, but all of our kids have learned great lessons about choosing the right in kindergarten-and some lessons about what happens when you don't CTR! ;) It is a long day for them, but kids are quite resilient and I find that they can do even more than I expect them to be able to. Halli's stubborn streak will serve her well someday (at least that's what I tell myself in those frustrating moments!)
OK-could your girls rooms be any cuter?! I want to come live in your house!! :) I guess with girls as cute as yours, that is perfect for them!! You are doing a great job!
Hey April-
I can't believe we have kindergarten students. I think Mia was more excited to ride the school bus than anything else. :) I hope school is a good adventure for you guys! Congratulations on your baby hitting the two month mark. I wish time would slow down just a touch. They don't stay tiny long enough!
Love,
Mindy
Wow...they go all day in Houston. I don't think Tyler would survive. He thinks 3 1/2 hours is long enough. :) Congrats Halli!
Oh, my little future daughter in law looked so gorgeous on her first day! I am so glad the blessing thing turned out so well. I am so impressed with your initiative to turn it around and make it a learning experience that is so valuable. You are a great mom!
what is it with first girls being stubborn? i think it's just how they come. glad the first day went great. school is long. i wonder if they really have any idea what they are in for.
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