Ava had a great first day!
We’ve been watching “Finding Nemo” recently & both Ava & Garrett were running around the house yelling, “First day of school! First day of school!”, Nemo-style this morning. Ava kept asking me how many more minutes until school all morning. You should have seen the look on her face when I told her she had to wait almost 300 minutes!
We all walked her to school this afternoon. I have found my new exercise routine. I tell you, pushing my boys in the double stroller is tough – they’re heavy!
Ava stopped and picked flowers for her teacher on our way to school. Her teacher was delighted with her bouquet of dandelions & clover and was sure to tell Ava so. I love when teacher’s recognize how important those little things are to a 5 year old.
Ava was fine when we left. She’s always had a bit of an independent streak in her, so I figured she would be (btw – Adam & I did okay too). We were only allowed to stay with her in the gymnasium. The teacher walked the kids to their actual classroom. There was one little girl who was crying when her mom left, so Ava & another girl held her hand. They made a cute trio.
Ava was pretty talkative on our walk back from school. She likes her teacher & the girl she sits next too. She can’t remember the girl’s name, but she thinks she’s nice. (uh-oh…she may take after me in that department!). She is still disappointed that she is not eating lunch at school or taking a nap there. Ava hasn’t taken a nap for almost three years now. However, in her Strawberry Shortcake book, the kids eat lunch & take naps at school. So, she figured she’d do the same. I keep reminding her that she’ll bring her lunch next year. As far as napping goes, I assured her if she ever wanted to pretend her bedroom was the classroom & take a nap, then I’m all for it. She wasn’t as hip on the idea. I guess the classroom has a certain allure that her bedroom doesn’t…;)
She was excited to see the neighborhood kids all walking home at the same time. It did rain a bit on the way home & I, being the ever prepared mommy, forgot the umbrella. However, my next-door neighbor, who is much more on top of things, shared her umbrella with us. You’ll notice in the pictures below, I am holding an umbrella. That was from our walk to school & I can’t take credit for it. Adam was the prepared one!
Adam, can you believe she’s in kindergarten now? I swear, I still clearly remember reading my positive pregnancy test. I can’t believe how quickly she’s growing
Here are some pics from the day:
Angela said,
August 22, 2008 at 12:30 am
Aw! What a great first day of school outfit!
Grandma Bev said,
August 22, 2008 at 9:11 am
Ava’s new dress looks beautiful on her. I just love buying dresses for her and you know how much she enjoys looking pretty. Ava is growing up too fast for me. She is such a smart little girl and before I know it she will be dating! Don’t you just love that statement Adam?
ANewt said,
August 22, 2008 at 2:59 pm
There are very few moments in my life that I remember as vividly as when Ava was born. To think about how fast the time has gone since that day is unreal. She is an amazing kid and it was a great day yesterday.
Bev – I don’t love that statement, so please don’t bring it up again for another 15 years.
Aunt Laur Laur said,
September 15, 2008 at 9:24 am
Kelly,
I am reading this early monday at work and it made my eyes glaze over. Time has flown, and i remember clear as day looking at my first niece in the hospital! She is precious and I’m glad to hear you’re all well! I am catching up on your blog, the last class I took occupied my every waking moment! We’ll prob see you soon with all the birthdays approaching!
Love you All!
Kelly said,
September 15, 2008 at 11:13 am
Thanks Laur – that was really sweet.
I agree, time certainly has flown by! She’ll be six in a little over a week now.
Looking forward to seeing you soon!
Love you!!