Night Before Day 1 of Grade 1

This afternoon was "meet the teacher" day at school. They officially start tomorrow. It still hasn't hit me. I just can't believe this summer has come and gone. Reese was super excited to meet Mrs. Towle (pronounced "toll"). We were the first ones there so she walked right in and up to her new teacher and said "I looked you up in the yearbook and when I saw your picture I was so happy because you look like you're nice". I thought it was hilarious but the teacher barely cracked a smile. This one might take some getting used to. After our initial introduction and due to all of the chaos I wasn't able to snap a photo of Reese with the teacher. Instead, here's one of Reese with her friend, Natalie. She and Natalie were in the same class last year. They were so excited to have real desks this year and to be able to pick their own seats.

Afterwards we "met the daddy" for dinner and ice cream sundaes for dessert:

Yes he had a bowl, and yes it had chocolate syrup on it, and yes put a big dent in it. Now stop judging me.

When we got home we had just enough time to pack the backpack and do some prep for tomorrow morning before bedtime. I surprised Reese with a special book before bed....Night Before First Grade.

I guess I'm ready for tomorrow. I'm really excited for her but it will be an adjustment for me and I'm certain Talan is going to miss the heck out of her tomorrow, too. My sweet little 1st grader!