First Day of Kindergarten

Savannah's first day of Kindergarten was a success. She woke up ready for school. Even I was ready to drop her off and see the school in action. Monday and Tuesdays were half days which made for an easy transition. Going forward, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays are full days and Tuesdays and Thursdays are optional half days. Wouldn't you know that we are the only family planning on picking our child up early on the half days. It really surprises me. The full days seem sooooo long. Even Savannah said she that she asked her teacher how many more hours were left in her day. It was the hardest drop off yet. I can't stand leaving Savannah in someone else's hands for seven hours.

It has been nice walking Savannah up to the school each morning. I stay until her line walks to her classroom. It is a small school with only 100 students which makes it feel familiar and safe. Teacher Michelle is standing out in the school yard each morning when we arrive which makes Savannah feel right at home.

There are some pretty strong personalities in Savannah's class that are going to give Teacher Michelle a run for her money. I am concerned about how this dynamic may effect the class but Savannah doesn't seem to mind. She lets me know if anyone misbehaves which has always been boys (????) thus far. Oddly, Savannah told me that she sits at the table with all boys sometimes because, "I don't really care where I sit Mommy. It is no big deal." It appears that Savannah is growing up and able to handle loud and chaotic behavior from others. I am completely floored that she is happy to sit down at a table full of boys.

I think West Chester Friends is a wonderful and small community of fantastic people. We are excited to go to an all school picnic tomorrow and meet other families. I am already getting to know some parents of Savannah's classmates. I feel that we have made a good decision for Savannah while at the same time recognizing that there isn't a perfect school.




An afternoon snuggle turned into an afternoon nap. I guess this shows me that she still needs some afternoons at home.