Today marks the first day of school. Ava’s starting fourth grade, and Olivia first. My mom was here this morning to enjoy the blueberry pancakes, photos and general chaos.
Ava didn’t stay by our side long at school—she immediately reconnected with her girlfriends.
Here she is with her teacher and two of her very best friends. I questioned the seating arrangements, but Mom pointed out they’d likely be fixed in short order this morning.
Olivia felt a bit more trepidation than Ava. She wore the quartz necklace she gave me for Mother’s Day to calm her, and Sleeping Bunny was tucked into her backpack. She’s nervous about her teacher, and she doesn’t have many friends in her class (yet…).
I trust she’ll do just fine.
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Posted by Karyl on August 13, 2014 at 12:45 pm
They both look so grown up!! Hope they both had a fabulous day!
Posted by Gramma Great on August 13, 2014 at 9:09 pm
Have a great school year, girls! You both look so very, very nice!
Posted by Rebecca's Mom on August 13, 2014 at 11:15 pm
I was glad to hear the positive comments about the first day of school from both of the girls this afternoon. It’s been fun spending the past few days with all of you!
Posted by Douglas Dixon Smith on August 14, 2014 at 8:17 am
Thanks for sharing, Rebecca. With lots of photos, I feel like I was there!
Posted by Jessica Smith on August 17, 2014 at 10:33 am
Great photos but also this post makes me so sad. They are getting too grown up!