Well, to be honest, Emma wasn’t nervous at all…I was more jittery than she was.
This morning I was in the kitchen making a back to school breakfast for Emma and Ansley. (Don’t give me too much credit, it was Pillsbury cinnamon rolls from a can.) I was just about to go get her out of bed so that she would have plenty of time to get ready, when she walks in the kitchen, completely dressed, shoes on, hair brushed and announces that she has already made her bed and is ready for first grade!
After I walked Emma to her hallway, I watched my little girl walk over to the kids in her class (which has no one from her Kindergarten room) and start talking to the other kids like she’s known them forever. I was so proud of her…I would have been a nervous wreck. I told her goodbye and had to ask for a hug. (She’s so independent!) I was happy to walk away and not have to worry about her during the day. I said a quick prayer for her and I knew she would be fine.
When I picked Emma up this afternoon, she was full of energy, telling me how great first grade is and how “it is much differenter than Kindergarten…you don’t get to play, EVER!” If you know Emma, you won’t be surprised to know that she said that with a smile on her face…she loves school!
Emma, Mommy and Daddy are so proud of you and the confident little girl you have become. We hope you have a great year in first grade!




