Finally, the first day of first grade!
It drove Ella crazy having to wait an extra three days for school to start. She said she was a little nervous when she got off the bus at school this morning because she wasn't sure where to put her backpack now that she plays on the "big kid" playground before school, but by recess all was right in the world as she and her friends swung side by side on the swings shouting "first grade rocks!" Claire and I made the traditional first day of school chocolate chip cookies and had them waiting when Ella got off the bus this afternoon. I have a feeling it's going to be a great year.