First Day of School - Hannah

Starting Kindergarten is such a big deal!  I don't really get emotional when the kids start preschool, but starting Kindergarten gets me every time.  

Hannah's been ready to go for weeks!  She found out in early August that she would have Ms. Powell and Mrs. Merritt for her teachers this year.  They were Emily's teachers when she was in Kindergarten so Hannah was familiar with them and was SO excited about being in their class.  

I got this picture of Hannah and Ms. Powell at orientation.  Emily did so well in her class and we're excited about Hannah learning from her too!  

I wasn't able to get a picture with Hannah and Mrs. Merritt (teacher's assistant) because she was busy, but she could not be more sweet or loving. (Side Story: A couple days into school they had a fire drill and Hannah got a little scared.  Hannah was telling me about it and said "it was really loud!"  Ha! Hannah started crying when the alarm sounded but she said that it was fine because Mrs. Merritt held her hand the whole time.  Typical Mrs. Merritt....we LOVE her!)

Hannah sometimes takes a little while to warm up to new situations and can be a little nervous before she knows what is going on or what to expect (see above side story). She's been excited about starting school for so long, but I still expected her to get nervous the day she was going.  I was wrong.  She was giddy about going the first day and has been excited every day since!  So proud of our girl!  

It's hard to read on her paper unless you zoom, but when we asked her what she wants to be when she grows up she said "a Mom" without missing a beat.  This is what she said last year too.  And let me tell you, she's going to be such an amazing mom!  Hannah is so compassionate and nurturing even at 5 years old.  

Heading to her classroom!  

That book bag looks huge on her back!:)  

Getting ready to head in!  

I know I'm her mom, but isn't she beautiful?!?

Claire and I made cookies while Abby was napping and had them ready for the big girls when they got home from school on the first day.  

Hannah, we're so proud of what a great job you are doing in school!  We're praying for you throughout the day every day.  Praying that you would learn and grow and be a blessing to those around you.  God has given you so many amazing qualities and gifts and we're excited to see those continue to develop as you start this new chapter! We love you!!