The Montoya's

Back to School

School started yesterday for teachers and today for students. Unfortunately I found out very last minute that Grace's daycare could not open yet, so it leaves me starting the school year with a substitute. Of course I am just fine staying home with Grace, but very stressful when you are notified late at night of the situation.

So, this morning Emma was excited for her first day of Kindergarten. She said she wanted to learn how to read and make pottery! How cute. Sadly, her mood changed and both her and I were crying when I dropped her off. I took her in the classroom and there were some familiar faces but lots of new ones. I think she got so nervous because kids were just working on whatever at the time and the girl sitting next to her was already crying that it just came pouring out! I was able to stay with her for about 20 minutes but then had to get my sub plans to my room so I had to leave her crying....poor thing. I was so sad that she was nervous and that I could not just stay...but I knew she would be fine. I made it back in time to eat lunch with her and she was as happy as can be, with her red puffy eyes!

From there, Grace and I went to visit the daycare so she could see her wonderful babysitter, Virginia. I wanted to prepare myself for what it might be like when the daycare does open and we have to drop her off. But, it was great. Grace remembered Virginia and the center and just loved being there again! Thank goodness.

Now, Grace is taking a nap and I can just breathe for a moment before I am on the go again! Welcome back to school girls!

Here are some pictures of last night's back to school swim night that Emma had with her friends...one last hurrah before life gets busy again.