The First Day of the Rest of Her Life

Welcome to school, Arwen!! Arwen's first day of Kindergarten was yesterday, which was a huge step for her Arwen has never been a part of any organization (except church, of course) so she has never had any big structure as part of her life. No preschool, no dance, soccer, or music lessons--nothing. So yesterday was a big deal, for me, that is. The best moment was when we left her in her classroom and she and Ellie gave each other a big hug and kiss. When I picked her up (this is Sarah, by the way, even though John usually blogs for us) there was a little silence as we walked to the car, until I intoned a one word question, "Well??" As if reading my mind and in her most matter-of-fact tone she replied, "It went fine." Yes, that's it. As I probed further and then today after the second day of her new life in school, she truly seemed to enjoy it and spoke of the kids learning to form a line and also the snack that they ate. I guess I can't expect too much from a two and a half hour session. Still, my baby is all grown up!!! Below is Arwen all primped up and dressed for the first day of school showing off her nails and hair.