She's ready for it. At least, as ready as one who does not really understand what is happening can be ready for something. We've talked a lot about the schedule and some of the demands. She's really excited. When asked about what she is most excited for, she tells me "riding the bus." I'm not sure how that came to be the most exciting facet of a new school career, but the answer hasn't budged.
Yesterday morning started the same way many of our mornings have started this summer. I woke up to a little girl cuddling with me in bed. I'm going to miss her. And sleeping in - let's be honest here.
Later in the afternoon, we got all the school supplies ready to go - Lily has been really excited about this part. I can't say I blame her - fresh Crayola boxes still make my heart start thumping with possibility.
Lily helped me design the appliqué for her "Rest-Time Towel" that I finished sewing on right before it was time to leave.
We wisely chose to leave our precious younger children home with John's sister for the actual "Meet the Teacher" event. I was very thankful to not be maneuvering a double stroller through the crowded halls. The parking situation was a little dire, so we ended up coming into the school through the back, where we promptly ran into our next door neighbors who had looked up Lily's teacher out of curiosity and had nothing but gushing things to say of her.
After finding the classroom, we waited in line to meet Lily's teacher - the one who will initiate us into all things school, bless her heart. She does seem wonderful and experienced, and it brings a lot of comfort to like the woman we will be entrusting Lily to for so many hours a day.
We explored the classroom, put away school supplies and let Lily settle in with a Pocahontas puzzle. It seems escaping the Disney princesses is impossible.
We wanted this night to be special for Lily, because it does feel a Rite of Passage of sorts. We let her pick where we would eat dinner and headed to Cracker Barrel at her request for pancakes.
She loves pancakes. And donuts. Because it was an extra special night, we followed pancakes with a Krispy Kreme run.
After dinner, John presented her with a necklace he had picked out for her to wear at school. It's a butterfly to symbolize the new season of life, and there is a heart inside the butterfly, to help remind Lily of all those who love her - our family and especially Jesus. Lily listened patiently to this explanation and loved the necklace and then immediately started commenting on the dog picture next to us. Gotta love how seriously children take sentimental moments.
And Monday will be here before we know it. Lily's counting down the days. I'm so thankful she's so excited. Love this girl.
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