She woke up this morning super excited with a little fear of me not picking her up in time. I dressed her and reassured her a hundred times that I would be there right when class is over. She got dressed, ate breakfast and we loaded the girls in the in the car (after taking her first day of school picture of course!)
I didn't want Leilah to feel left out . She wanted to be a part of this special day :)
Something I didn't prepare for was the separation anxiety these two would have from each other. The girls were pretty emotional in the car. They are basically twins. Together 24hrs a day. Fighting, playing, hugging, hitting but they are inseparable. They don't need to make friends most of the time because they have each other. For 2 1/2 years they have been each other's person and I guess I never realized that Niah starting school and leaving Leilah would be so hard. Out of all of us this transition was hardest on Leilah. She was so sad.
Dada and his two girls.
Dada came home from work just in time to see his big girl off to Pre-school
I took over and held her hand down the hall. My eyes swelled up a bit. I didn't want her to realize I was sad but as we got closer to the class room she did get a little sad. As you can tell in the picture below she wasn't totally sure she would like it in preschool.
She walked in and found her hook
Put her backpack on her hook
Found her name tag to let Mrs. Joan know she is here.
Now it was time to let my Niah Grace enjoy Preschool
\Last picture with Dada
Have a Great Day Syniah Grace! She waved Bye to us. Bittersweet but we were proud.
We got in the car and Leilah's eyes filled up with tears. It was so sad and emotional to watch Leilah's heart hurt for her Sister. We dropped Dada off at home so he can rest and Leilah and I went to breakfast then to the Library to meet Nina Tanya. I tried to make Leilah's morning fun because she was one sad little girl.
Leilah waited patiently for Niah to get out of class. She was so excited.
Niah wasn't as happy to see us as I thought she would be. She is only half day. The other kids nap at school so as I was picking her up the kids were getting out their cots, blankets and pillows. Niah was sad that she was the only one that couldn't have a "Sleepover." She was a little dramatic. Refused to get in the car.
Nothing a dandelion couldn't make better.
I would say this was a pretty good first day of school.
Syniah Grace,
I thank God for you. You have made me one proud Mama and today is the beginning of what God has in store for you life. I pray that this year you learn. That you exceed academically. I pray you expand your mind and heart to new things. You learn how to write your name. You learn how to spell fun words. You meet new friends. You make memories that you will never forget. I pray this year you learn about Jesus. That your passion for God grows and you grow hungry to know more about him. I am so thankful to God for the opportunity for you to go to a school that not only teaches you academics but encourages a lifelong faith in Jesus Christ. I know this year you will learn and grow as a person. You will become more independent as you get ready for Kindergarten. I was never prepared for this day to come you have grown before my eyes. I encourage you to be the best you can be. I will always be proud of you. I am excited for what this year has to offer you. I wonder if you understand how hard it is for me to let you grow? Your so special to me. Your a great Big Sister and a wonderful friend. You have made my life so much brighter. My hope is that the brightness of you heart reflexes on your peers. You are MY SUNSHINE. I hope you have an amazing year! Mama is proud of who you are and who you will become.
Love Always,
Your Mama
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