Ry's Moment in the Sun

Ryleigh-

After watching your sister head off on the school bus
every day for a week, you were ready for your turn!
Good thing, because on Friday we met your wonderful new teachers,
Ms. Margaret and Ms. Yvonne.
We learned that you're in the 3's class
with our new neighbor and friend, Phoebe.
You're the "Fish Class", and everything from
the decor to your folders
and the stickers you receive has a fish theme.

You were able to explore the new school and classroom,
to engage with the other kiddos at meet-the-teacher morning,
to see the playground and get your bearings.
And then bright and early Monday morning,
off we went for your very first day.

True to form, you were a little shy and a little nervous.
You clung to my leg and looked around for your buddy.
Ms. Yvonne, with her big personality,
came and scooped you up, and that was that.
Also true to form, when I picked you up five hours later,
you were happy as could be.

You may start out shy and cautious,
but you are sweet and social and adaptable by nature,
and you settle in very easily. 
Your exact words were, "That was fun, can we do that again?'
And that's how it's been so far.
This year is big on art projects
and tying them into the letter/theme of the week.

So far you've talked about "F" for flamingo and fish
and "T" for turtle and train tracks.
The curriculum is a perfect fit,
because all of a sudden the light bulb has gone on...
you are eager to learn all of your letters
and have begun learning to write several of them.
You love spelling your name
and showing me all the "R's" we see around town.
You enjoy it all - Spanish class, music, circle time,
learning centers and of course the playground. 

I know you will grow by leaps and bounds this year,
and I love seeing your bright smile at pick up each day.
The one thing you're still bummed about
is that you can't ride the bus yet like Lexi,
but we've been carpooling with Phoebe and another neighbor, Sienna,
and that's a very close second in your book!
Now if I could just convince you
to wear something other than dresses each day...
Here's to a wonderful year in the 3's class, my dear.