School days

Ahh, Fall is in the air.  School days.  August 13.  Wait, what?  August 13?  Yes, the first day of school this year was smack in the middle of what I consider summer. But, nonetheless, Anna was excited and, unbelievably, off to Pre-Kindergarten.  She started a new school this year, which added to the excitement - and a touch of trepidation on Anna's part.

However, some of the nervousness was abated by the presence of familiar faces - several of Anna's neighborhood friends, and her "best" big friend, Hayla, all go to the school.  And, another familiar face helped...Cruz!  Yes, the two who have known each other since they were 4 months old, are now in the same school and class.

On the first day of school I walked Anna into her class, and she held my hand tightly until we got through the door.  Then, like the independent girl she is, she confidently walked over to her cubby, hung up her bag, and said, "Ok, mom, you can go now."

Not so fast, little one!

UPDATE: On the third day of school, while driving Anna home, she was quiet in the backseat.  I was asking her about her day and she was being pretty mum.  Then, with a sigh, she says, "Mom, I think I pretty much know everything, so I don't need to go back to school." Too funny.  She's singing a different tune three weeks in, loving her new school, teachers, and friends.  She's found her groove...