February 1st...summer break has come to an end here in Cochabamba, and that means that today was the start of a new school year for kids all over town. Here in the Baby Home, we've been counting down, as our oldest little girl had her first day of KINDERGARTEN!
She has been excited about today for a long, long time! She's talked about all of the friends she's going to make, and we've been practicing our letters. Today I got to take her to her first day of school, (and I cannot tell you how much this made me feel like a mom...labeling every eraser and colored pencil with her name, going back-to-school shopping, and even being a little nervous for her...it's official...i'm an old lady.)
Getting ready to go...little brother helping with the send-off.
Waiting, waiting
Here's she is in her classroom! Today was actually my first time in a Bolivian elementary school, too. There were quite a few kids in her kindergarten class, and her teacher seems nice. Our little student seemed nervous but happy - and she came out of her first day with a big smile! She's excited to go back tomorrow...because la profesora said they're going to COLOR! :)
School is going to be great for her - I'm just going to miss having her home all day with us!
So precious! Thanks for posting about her first day!!!
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ReplyDeleteMe too! At least it's just 3 hours a day. Today she said that all the teacher said to her was "chau", so cute.
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