1st Grade and Big Changes

Kylie and Bailey went to first grade today. There's been more nervousness for 1st grade than there was for kindergarten. After talking about it and what to expect, I think they went today without too much apprehension {i hope}. The first day of school is all about new beginnings so they have new haircuts {aren't they darling}, new clothes, new shoes and new backpacks with matching lunch bags.

 

 

 

They are super excited about their three recesses and being able to eat at school. They did so well in kindergarten that I'm positive they will be fine {i hope}. I think I'm probably more nervous than they are. 

{Reasons for nervousness}
Being a parent, you have to make decisions for your children you hope are the right ones for them and your family.  One decision we had to make was whether to keep them on D track or switch to C track like the rest of their friends and those in our ward (church). We kept them on D track since it was closer to my schedule and would work best for our family. It gave them a longer summer break, 6 weeks rather than 3. I love my summers and the time I have with my kids, it would be hard if they were in school most of the time. Once we made that choice, we were told D track would have two teachers and we could have them in separate classes. We have always talked about whether we would put the girls in separate classes once they were in school. Paul has been adamant that they do, I'm a little more wishy washy. I just want them happy. In their second year of preschool, we were forced to separate them due to class space. They had a very hard time for months so we put them back together as soon as we could. It wasn't an issue in kindergarden since we are on year round, there was only one class. After some discussion, we decided it was best for them to try separation, if it doesn't work, we'll cross that bridge then.  Their kindergarten teacher put them with the teacher she thought would be the best for them. Kylie's teacher is more creatively structured while Bailey's is more structured. I hope we chose right. Here's a picture of them in front of their classes. Luckily they are right next door!

Good luck in first grade girls!