First Day of School

Hard to believe Annika is a first grader and Lauren is off to "JK."  They were pretty excited to head off to school - as was I after a long hot children-filled summer. 

Lauren's teacher is Mrs. Fellows.  After the first day I asked Lauren who she played with during recess and she said, "I played with Mrs. Fellows on the bench."  It doesn't take long for Lauren to grow attached to her teachers. 

Mrs. Dunlap - the aide in Lauren's room.

The twins just had to make sure all the toys in Lauren's classroom were in working order. 

Hands in the mouth is always an indication of nervousness for Annika.  Here she is in line for the first day of school prayer/welcome. 

Annika's teacher is Mrs. Wichman.  I looked at her paper the other day and she had written, "I love you Mrs. Wichman!"  (clearly I should have taught 1st graders instead of high schoolers.)  This was followed up with a drawing of Annika and Mrs. Wichman with the disclaimor, "sorry I didn't know what color eyes you have." 

Annika's table - she has 3 others at her table.  She gets to sit right next to Calvin the bunny (see cage in background) - woo hoo!

Lauren settled in right away (as opposed to last year when she clung to me and wouldn't let go!).  She even said, "I'll say 'Hi" to Niblets (the hamster) for you" as I walked out.