Reading, Writing, Arithmatic

Second Grade? Really? Yikes! So, here's how she felt about it:

Night before--A little bit nervous, mostly excited.
In the morning--not ready to be awakened early.
Five minutes later--upstairs dressed, ready for french toast.
As she got her hair curled--smiling, very excited.
In the car on the way to school--chatty as can be, no nervousness anywhere in sight.
In the classroom--sitting in her seat with a big smile on her face.

How can this be my timid little Madeline? I cried my first day of second grade. She is as brave as can be! Maybe the shiny Barbie hair accented by the black shirt gives one confidence. I should have tried that in second grade.

Sweet little Camilly in kindergarten already! Here's her feelings on the day:

Night before--Very nervous and a little weepy.
In the morning---Still a bit unsure about things, but getting excited.
By 10 o' clock--"How much longer till it's time to go?!" Beginning to bounce off the walls in anticipation.
In the classroom--Backpack stashed in her cubby, sitting in seat, best friend Kessa by her side, see ya' later, Mom! No tears in sight.

I am lucky my ladies have been braver than I was. I am not sure I could handle leaving them if they were crying when I left!

Judging by the smiles as they got off the bus, it was a great day! They both raced home before I could say much more than "Hi girls!"

Eating cookies for an after school snack (a rarity at our house) Madeline's comment: "This is a great after school snack. Lots of people have this for a snack after school. Even in books and stuff." Chalk one up for Mom.