Life with the Lynchs: First Days

It has been a busy few days in the Lynch house. We have been doing lots of school supply shopping, registrations and open houses all leading up to the start of a new school year. On August 8th, Ella Catherine had her first day of Second Grade, Carter had his kindergarten evaluation and Cassidy had her last day at Vanderbilt Child and Family Center. A very emotional day for this mom and dad. Ella Catherine had already met her new teacher, Ms. Watson, and was very eager to start the new school year. Carter was excited but nervous about his kindergarten evaluation. Our little shy guy did great! We were so proud that he warmed up really quickly and participated without any problems. As for Cassidy, she really had no idea it was her last day at VCFC. She loves her teachers and friends, so it was a very difficult decision to move her. This transition was especially hard on me. As a family we have been at the VCFC for over 5 years. I know all the staff very well and I have been the co-leader of the PTO for the last 3 years. However, a spot opened up in a really fantastic center closer to home and the kids elementary school. We just couldn't pass it up. Having all the kids in the same general location will be so much easier on Matt and I for drop off and pick up. On August 11th, Cassidy started Ms. Nicholes Inc. I had taken her by a few times the week before on our way home from VCFC to play a little and get more acclimated to her new school. I think it helped. She did beautifully her first day. Her teachers were very impressed. They said she had no problems at all. She was very talkative, sang "Frozen" (thank you big sister) and she ate and napped well. Day 2 went just as smoothly. We are so thankful! August 12th was Carter's day!! His first day of Kindergarten Readiness. How can he be old enough for elementary school? He was so excited and so cute. As we waited in the hallway for the bell to ring and for him to go to his classroom, he told me he was a little excited, a little nervous and a little scared. However, when the bell rang he took off walking down the hallway without reservation and didn't hesitate a second when we came to his classroom. He found his cubby and helped me put his supplies up. I took his picture with his teacher and then he went and sat down at a table with the other boys and began playing. What a huge RELIEF that all the kids transitioned so well to their new classes. Finally this mom and dad can get a good nights sleep.