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Kindergarten

This school year marked the year that Ella started kindergarten and who would of thought I would have been so affected by it. I knew she was ready. If anything I was a bit worried that it might be too easy.
Being a teacher I see the power of friends and the parent  in me was really nervous about all of that. Friends would now be an important part of her life and could cause both much joy and lets face it, some sorrow...Ugghh!

The day before school I caught myself giving her extra hugs and reminding her to she needs to remember to always be nice. It's kinda become my thing. Every morning when she gets out of the car I remind her, " Ella have a good day and remember be nice."


I'm happy to say that she's doing great and loving school. Her favorite thing is going to the library on Fridays and I'm pretty sure lunch is high on her list. She's started to read small books by herself. We are very proud. Sure there are days where she gives off attitude, pouts, and doesn't want to get out of bed ( letting her pick her own outfit usually does the trick) , but overall she's a pretty great kid.

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