First Day of Second Grade

New year, new teacher, new ‘do:

All smiles!

Carolyn wanted to wear a million little braids to school, so we settled on a slightly smaller number (*only* 18) and got up early to do it this morning.

Lots of braids!

It was a tad bit chilly waiting for the bus!

It's *freezing* out here!

But she is definitely all smiles and ready to meet new friends and face new challenges!

Ready for second grade!
Bye, Mom!

Anna, on the other hand…when the bus left, she grabbed my hand and started pulling me to the car, saying “OK, now it’s time to drive me to preschool!”  She was so crestfallen when she realized she doesn’t get to start until next Tuesday…poor girl!

Watch out for flying pigtails!

It didn’t take her too long to cheer up, though, and by the time we were waiting for the afternoon bus she was dancing around with her pigtails flying!