Kiersten’s Blog

London just before leaving on her first day of school. Notice the flip-flops. We had to go buy new shoes after school yesterday since flip-flops are against the dress code and that's pretty much all she has.

I love kindergarten already.  So does London.  Today’s the second day and already it’s turning into the greatest thing!  Let me just mention a few of the reasons.

First of all, I really do have some extra time to get things done.  Right now Ashton’s napping and the house is at peace.  Sure, it could use some cleaning, but where’s the fun in that?  I’m blogging instead.  I spent much of my free time yesterday trying to figure out how to get rid of ants and cleaning up after them.  Not so much fun.

Secondly, I love that I get to have one-on-one time with Ashton.  We very rarely get that so I think it will be a nice break for all of us.  I have all sorts of plans: story time at the library, trips to the park, walks around the neighborhood, maybe take a mommy and me class.  The possibilities are endless.  Yesterday we just played.  It was fun.

Third, I have six hours every day that I don’t hear ANY whining.  Usually in those six hours, I would hear six hours of whining.  Now, nothing.  No whining.  I LOVE it!!!  I’m sure she’ll be able to fit all that whining in before and after school, but I still get six hours of daily peace.  Did I mention that I don’t hear whining for six hours every day?

London working hard at her desk on her first day of kindergarten.

Another thing that is great in this whole kindergarten realm: we walk to school.  Today it took us about 6 minutes, which included going to the garage and getting out the stroller, loading Ashton in the stroller, folding the stroller to get through the gate (that isn’t even wide enough for a pregnant woman to walk through, I’m sure), and walking at a kindergartener pace for a half a block.  That’s right, we live a half a block from the school.  And it’s a good school.  People transfer from all over, just to go to the school that’s a 5-minute walk from my front door.  I love school!

London and her teacher, Mrs. Bradshaw, after a learning-filled day.

Now if you’re wondering, there were NO tears shed on either of our parts on the first day of kindergarten.  Big.  Fat.  Zero.  We were both very excited about this new adventure.  I remember how my sister, Jana, would cry every day when we left her at her classroom door.  Not so with London.  She doesn’t care when I leave.  I am more than happy to leave, although I’m sure I’ll volunteer.  I do want to be a part of her education.  Anyway, she had a great first day and there are many more great days to come.  Did I mention no whining?