Kiahna is learning new words everyday--some of these words are easier to understand than others. She started saying 'juice' a few months ago, and then she added the 'apple' just recently. We enjoy hearing her repeat her words...so we thought you might, too.
I had set my alarm for 7:30, but I didn't have too...Aliya was up and ready to go at 6:30!!! I had her rest in bed with me until 7:15, and then she (I) couldn't stand it any longer so we got up and started to cook breakfast. I had her wake up her sisters at 8:00. They ate breakfast, got dressed, brushed their teeth and hair, got their back packs, and were ready to head out the door by 9:00 AM.
We decided to take the girls to the library for the first day so that they could officially use their new backpacks. Daddy took off from work so that he could take his girls to school. TJ and I both have taken off from work every year Niah has gone to school so that we could spend that special day with her. This year I not only was the mom taking my girls to school, I was also the one looking forward to being picked up from school!
TJ and Kiahna stayed for a few minutes before leaving us "school girls" to study. We only stayed for 2 hours, and that was long enough for the first day. The library is NOT as quite as you would think it would be. There were MANY kids there. I am amazed at how many other parents are homeschooling their children also.
TJ and Kiahna came back to pick us up, and we went to their favorite eating place for a special treat. Then we returned home and TOOK NAPS!!! That was not an easy task. Aliya, of course, was exhausted from being up so early (plus she went to bed late because she was excited), but that didn't mean she wanted to rest. The girls finally laid down and slept for several hours. When she woke up, she was ready to do some more activities.
As I was getting the girls ready for bed tonight, I told Aliya that she had to hurry up and get to sleep so that we can go to school again tomorrow. She said, "AGAIN???" I guess in her mind, school was only for one day. She doesn't yet comprehend that she will be in school for the rest of her life.
The girls had their Back to School Party today. The party was mostly for Aliya since this was her first year of school, but we also celebrated for all the girls just because this is our first year for our new school. My mom started this tradition years ago when her girls (ME!) started kindergarten. I have remembered my party all these years, and wanted to pass that special tradition on to my girls. When you think about it, you have to buy all the school supplies anyway...why not just add a cake with candles?!! It makes it much more fun!
All the school kids got to help blow out the crayon candles on the cake. Kiahna didn't understand what all was going on, but she was happy that a cake was involved!
After the cake, the girls opened up all their presents--SCHOOL SUPPLIES!!! Kiahna got some new school toys and a Dora coloring book. Aliya couldn't open up her presents fast enough! After she was done with hers, she wanted to open up her sisters. Niah loved all her new folders and art supplies. As soon as the party was over, she was in the room getting her backpack ready with all the new supplies--she loves to be organized!
Now, if I can just get through tomorrow...Aliya doesn't understand why she has to wait ONE MORE DAY for school. She feels like she has already waited long enough. I just hope that we can keep this momentum throughout the year. I don't want to have to "drag" my kids to school. Especially since I cant' just take them to school and drop them off!
