gentle start

Today was Rachel's "gentle start" day of kindergarten.  They go in small groups (there were 7 kids there today) for a couple of hours over the course of a week.  School started for the rest of the district today, but kindergarteners don't start until next Wednesday. 

But she was so excited to go today.  Since she'll ride the bus next week, I took pictures today at school, since I won't get to that day.

In typical Rachel fashion, she wouldn't look directly at the camera.

She had a good morning, and the teacher said she didn't talk her ear off, but was cautious and careful, so I was happy to hear that. 

Today wasn't emotional for me, but I know it will be next week, putting her on that bus, sending her off into the big, bad world. I already started getting all weepy about it yesterday, just thinking about it.