First day of Preschool

Since we were on vacation last week today was Ella's first day of preschool. She was so excited as we got in the car. We talked about how many new friends she was going to make and how big girls only had a backpack like hers. She was ready to go. She told me she was excited and wanted to go to school to sing and play with friends. I thought yeah this is going to be a breeze. We pulled in to the school and she was still smiling from ear to ear. I explained to her that we wait in line and when we get to the side walk you walk halfway by yourself like a big girl and the teacher will meet you and walk the other half the way with you. I made sure I was 7 or so cars back so she could watch all of the other kids do it thinking this would make her want to do it as well. She told me she was a big girl and big girls walk by themselves. PERFECT I thought. It was almost our turn and I look back at her and the tears start. She was trying so hard not to cry, but the harder she tried to stop the more there were. I got out with her and walked her to her teacher and the teacher assured Ella how much fun it would be and asked that I go and I could park and look in the door if I wanted to in just a few minutes to make sure she was ok. A few minutes later I looked in and she was doing great just like I knew she would. I do not think going to school is what got her upset. It was walking by herself, which I am sure can be intimidating.

At noon I arrived to pick her up and she was so excited to tell me about her day. She said she loved school, but wanted to wait a few days before she went back. Hopefully tomorrow will be a little better.