First graders are never scared.
My discussion with Em while tucking her in the night before school started…
E: I’m nervous about going to school tomorrow, Mama.
M: (Thinking this might be from discussions with a friend of hers earlier in the day) Why are you scared? What are you worried about?
E: Mmmm. I don’t know?
M: I thought you were so excited about being a first grader finally? Think of all the great things you are going to learn!
E: Hey, yeah. And first graders aren’t afraid of anything, are they?
M: I don’t think they are afraid of trying something new – and they definitely aren’t afraid of learning!
E: Ok. I’m not scared. And I think that first graders don’t need a nightlight either, Mama.
Alrighty then.
First graders are up before their alarm clocks (and parents).
Well, at least on the first day they are. We’ll see if this continues.
First graders get love notes on their way to school…
…and in their lunchboxes.
Speaking of which, first graders get to take their lunches to school!
It really was the highlight of our morning. Deciding what to take for our very first lunch, and packing it in our new lunchbox. And no, I did not even *strongly suggest* this lunchbox. But imagine my excitement when she chose this one with the cute little tree and bird applique on it. And it says I *heart* trees.
Sigh. That’s my girl.
First graders still have to wait patiently while Moms take a million photos on the first day.
First graders line up to go into their classroom.
And seem oh, so very grown-up standing in line waiting for class. And they have classroom rules – three of them that she already knows by heart. And every time they do something good, they get a cougar paw and entered into a little lottery at the end of the week. Yeah, she already got her first cougar paw today. She was also office helper and line leader. Quite a first impression that kid makes, I’m sure.
First graders wait with crossed fingers to find out if their best friend is in their class.
It was pure agony around here the past week. They didn’t post the class lists until yesterday. I’m sure the shrieks of pure joy could be heard for miles when we walked over with the girls yesterday to discover that they were in fact in the same class.
First graders get awesome little crafty treat bags from their teachers...
Seriously – how cute are these?
…And then immediately break them open to share with their little sisters when they get home.
First graders are much better printers and spellers than kindergartners.
Although Em was a bit dismayed to learn that this week (Wed-Fri) they are doing a little kindergarten review. “It was a very easy day, Mama. I already know all that stuff.”
I can tell she was definitely trying very hard to print nicely. She doesn’t print that neatly at home for Mommy!
First graders are very relieved that first grade isn’t that much different from kindergarten…
…but are certain that it is going to be a whole lot more fun!
(For Mommy, too. So different than last year!)
awwww, she looks so grown up! yay for 1st grade!
Just last night I looked at baby picture of her when she had her tongue sticking out. What a DIFFERENCE from that day to this. I cannot believe how grown up she looks and so ready for this new adventure. Have a great year, Emma Grace! We sure do love you.
Congrats on your first day at 1st grade Emma. I sure am proud that you aren’t scared. I hope Madey isn’t scared either. I hope the rest of the year is terrific for you.
P.S. Don’t forget to share some smarties with your uncle.
What a great post and what a great insight into the life of a first grader. You are such a super mom you know. The whole ‘love letters on the pavement’ thing and the beautiful photos. I am very impressed by the goodie bag the kids got too. I really miss teaching junior primary
……*sniff*
Bean, thanks for the great post of Emma’s first day of 1st grade. She looks so grown up. I love her new lunch bag. Have a great year Emma.
Love you all
Mom
Aw, Em looks so grown up. I’m glad she enjoyed her first day! Lauren had been such a bear since school started. I’m sure it will take her several weeks to get into the swing of things. Getting up early is not fun for Lauren.
It’s nice to see that my kids aren’t the only ones bickering lately. Oh, I could have strangled them! It’s so nice and quiet now that I’m down to just one!
Way to go Emma-zing! I’m glad you enjoy school as much as your mom did.
Care, are you sure you sent her to the right class? Those pictures look much too grown up to be a first grader.
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Beautifully chronicled and captured Carrie! What a sweet mom you are (the love notes) and what a gorgeous little girl you have. May her year of 1st grade be full of smiles and happiness!
Ohh, I love the lunchbox. Emma looks ready to conquer the world!!
Happy first day of first grade! You really captured the morning.
Awww……I’m glad you had a great 1st day, Emma! She looks sooooo big, Care =)
BTW, I was doing my best to push Shealyn toward the “tree” bag and lunch box, but my suggestions didn’t go over so well!
** Sniff ** why does she have to look so big?
Emma- I’m so glad your first day was a hit. Way to knock ‘em over and be the leader. Keep it up kiddo!
Love you!
Emma Grace – the big sister – all grown up. I love that you brought your treats home and shared them with Addie.
(Care – why do kids in FIRST grade have to carry so much stuff???? Lucky she’s only going across the street. She looks adorable.) Good luck in first grade, Gracie, and we know you’ll be at the head of the class! Luv u, big sister!
Uncle Mert says “Good Luck, Emma Grace!”
Fantastic!! What a great looking first grader she is!!
And 1st graders look so big standing with her big girl messenger bag and cute lunch box. It’s gonna be a great year for her for sure.
Look how big she looks!!! Congrats to your first grader!
Wow- she looks so grown up and confident!! It’s nice that you have the blog to document all her firsts and I just love her lunch bag and little “first day outfit”. Congrats on another first!
She looks so much like her momma in these pictures it kills me. it’s a good kill but, wow!
Emma sure does make 1t grade look like fun! She is such an awesome kid, Care – and SO MUCH like you!