Tuesday, May 29, 2007

Ryleigh's First day of School

Today was Ryleigh's first day of pre-school. After much thought and talking we decided that she is ready to go and have some fun. She will attend 2 mornings a week. Mark has taken her to the school one morning a week for the past three weeks to get her used to it. The first two he stayed in the room and last week he sat outside on a bench in case there was a problem. There wasn't.

So, it was off to school today for little Miss Ryleigh. She was oh so proud of her bright pink Dora backpack. She especially loves that it rolls and she pulls it along with gusto!

First, the family tradition of the photo by the front gate on the first day of school.

Ryleigh finds her cubby and quickly pushes her backpack in followed by her sweater!

A kiss for mom and dad, and it's off to hermit crab care and looking through magnifying glasses.


She must have had a great time because at 6:50 she was begging "nigh nigh mama". My girl was exhausted from a great first day of school.

16 comments:

M3 said...

Aw, that first day picture is just awesome. Big hugs to Ryleigh (and to you).

Can you pass along and tips for picking a good preschool?

Rina, John & Annalisa said...

What a milestone. She looks so proud. Glad to hear that it went smoothly and she's enjoying it.

Rina

Gracencameronsmomy said...

They grow so fast (snif!)

Anonymous said...

Oh she is such beautiful girl, And I know she is smart(I have seen her with her letters)
Ryleigh you go girl.

Julie

4D said...

Congrats on the first day!

What a big girl!

Keep smilin!

Lindsey said...

Congrats Miss Ryleigh! Glad her day went so well, she looks like shes about to burst with excitement in that first picture!

Life with JJ, Starr and Spice said...

Great first day pics. Ryleigh has grown up so fast. Don't you just want to slow all that growth down; they are both too cute!

C's Mom said...

Look at all that cuteness so excited about her first day!

Love it.

Jeff's Place said...

Such a cutie pie!!
Congrats on the first day!

It gets easier, then they get a kinder teacher that gives them WAY TOO much omework for the week!!

Sorry, that may not happen, but it could!! :)

:)

Cyndi and Dean James said...

Congratulations to Miss Ryleigh:) She is a Big girl now. I love her pictures. She is the cutest little bug.
Cyndi James
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Cindy said...

Congratulations Ryleigh on your first day of school!!! I am sure you will have as much fun as Allison does.

Hugs and Kisses from Allie!!

Mark and Lori said...

The timing of this is so funny - McKaden just went for her "evaluation" today to get in the three year old program [since she is not even close to 3 yet]... she got the OK - but she does not start school until Sept. Ryleigh will have to let her know all about it! Great Job Ryleigh!

Meg said...

Yeah Ryleigh! Happy first day of school- glad you love it!!!!!
Meg

Sophie's Mom said...

What a beautiful girl! How wonderful that you captured that first day, what a special milestone. My Sophie's only 2 1/2, but I know it will be here before I know it!
Enjoyed your blog,
Christine

Anonymous said...

Can't stand the cuteness! So glad that preschool is going well for big girl Ryleigh. She will be an old pro soon and can give Phoebe some tips for her preschool entry this Fall! Miss you guys.

Rhonda said...

That picture is just too adorable! Congratulations to Ryleigh on her first day of school :)