First Day of School - 1st Grade

Emma was thrilled to go back to school today. She has the same teacher as last year, and she's in the same classroom, so it was very familiar and comfortable for her.

Brian took her this morning, and he said she walked right in and went to put her bag in her cubby. I guess it's a good thing she's got the same cubby as last year!!!

The Night Before School Starts

This is how I found Emma the night before the start of school. You can't tell in the picture, because of the flash, but it was late and her room was dark. She is sound asleep, surrounded by every single book that is in her room.

I love this picture because it reminds me of one taken of me when I was little. I'm sitting on my bed and I'm surrounded by my books.

Dr. Emma

Emma has recently become quite fond of playing with her doctor's kit. There is a Max & Ruby episode where Ruby is "Nurse Ruby" and her friend is "Doctor Louise". They wear hats and give little Max a check up. (Emma calls it a 'ketchup').

So, when Emma decides it is time to play, you'd better be prepared to play her way. You will be required to wear hats. You will become Nurse Mommy, or Doctor Papa, etc. And you will have your ears checked, your heartbeat, your throat etc.

Mom & Dad were here for the weekend and Emma insisted that both of them join her and Jennifer in her room to play. You'll see their 'hats' and the various 'examinations'.

Of course, since Emma is spoiled rotten, everyone went along with whatever she wanted to do!