Ella and Sutton started school today, and their reactions were totally opposite. Ella was super excited and exclaimed to everyone, "We're going to the first day of school today!" She has Grace's teachers this year--two ladies we love who were fabulous with Grace and that have known Ella for two years already. I know Ella is going to have a wonderful year with them.
Today was Sutton's first day of school ever. He's been Gabby's constant companion for the past 2 years, and we were so happy for him to start school and make his own friends. He, however, apparently has not taken good notes regarding First Day of School pictures. This is all I got...
I tried again when we got to school, but he still would have nothing to do with me. Not my Ella though...
After finding a stale granola bar in the car and spotting the playground, he started to warm up a bit.
Although his teachers are new to us, almost everyone at the school has known him since he was three months old. The director, her assistants and many of the teachers were so sweet to Sutton this morning and told him how excited they were to see him as a student, rather than as "Grace and Ella's little brother."
Drop off for him did not go well. He fell apart as soon as his teacher opened the door and he realized he had to stay. We left him screaming and crying. Sad Sutton and sad mommy. Although I'm much less sensitive the 3rd time around and felt assured that he would be fine within five minutes. And, I was right. We got a call about an hour into the day that he was fine and having a great time. His teachers noted that he warmed up very quickly and had a good first day. Amen!
Ella was totally different. After spotting one of her old teachers, Miss Social Butterfly insisted that we visit her. She gave her a huge hug and then proceeded down the hall to her classroom. She talked to everyone along the way and stopped for a potty break. No first day jitters for her!
Look at this sweet face!
Ella gave us lots of kisses and headed into her classroom with ease. We're so proud of our big girl!
Overall, it was a good first day, even though Sutton got off to a rough start. Here's hoping for a great year!
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