Today was Avery and Emerson’s first day of pre-school in the 4’s class….hard to believe considering it is mid-September!  Anyway, it was a success!

I was a little nervous based on last year’s first day…and second day….and the fact that I thought the reality of being in different classes this year may sink in.  Both did fine though…Emerson walked right in to the point of almost not even saying goodbye…Avery was scared and refused to hang up her bag without me, but once I helped her she took the teacher’s hand and gave me a big hug and kiss and she too was off.  When they got home from school, Avery was full of smiles.  She said she had a great day and was very brave for going to school without her sister.  Emerson said she had fun in the same breath that she started misbehaving and having a temper tantrum.  After she calmed down she was able to tell me that her feelings were hurt at school.  The knot in my stomach subsided when she told me the reason her feelings were hurt were because she didn’t get to see Kris Denise.  We talked about the girls day at dinner and they each told one another a few things that they each did at school.  At  night we said what we were thankful for and much of our thanks revolved around a great school day with wonderful friends.  God came up as He often does during our discussions…I assume much of it they get from chapel or music.  As the lights were out and we were tucking Avery and Emerson in, Emerson asked me if God made little vaginas parts for men too!  I had to leave the room and compose my laughter and lie to my daughter as to why I was laughing before I could answer her.  As for sweet (and spoiled) Harper, I think she wants to go to school too; however, something tells me that she will thoroughly enjoy her alone time with Ludmila.  All in all, a good first day of school!