First Grade

Just how is it possible that my baby is starting first grade?  How will she be away from me ALL day long?  How will she manage in the huge lunch room?  How will she know where to go?  How will she be on the playground with a gozillion other first graders?  How will she adjust to a new school and a new house.?  How, how, how? 

The answer is: just fine!
Lily Bean you were more than ready for first grade.  I am so proud of you.  You have a true thirst for knowledge and will flourish this year.  Thankfully your BFF is in the same class with you and you get to meet up with Porter and Thomas on the playground.  Your teacher, our neighbor, once held you as a tiny newborn baby and I know she keeps a special eye out for you.   You are growing so fast and I love you to pieces.