All signs were good as she bounded out of bed in the morning and excitedly rushed around to get ready. Things remained good as we walked down the street and she happily told anyone who would listen that she was heading to first grade. Things fell to pieces as she caught sight of the building.
"I don't want to go to school!"
Tears.
Meltdown continued as daddy happily met up with his long lost school chums (parents and kids). Having new teacher Ms. Strickler come over didn't help much either. Nor did friends Sasha and Elle who came over to help.
Eventually Stella cried it all out and Ms. Strickler came over and took her hand. Stella almost cracked a smile as she was led away to day 1 of first grade.
Later that morning Stella's pre-k assistant teacher (Ms. Henry) bumped into Lisa who was attending a pre pre-k meeting for Marni at the school. Ms. Henry offered to go check on Stella. When she returned, the report was good. Stella was happily in music class and gave Ms. Henry a big smile when she saw her.
And after class, Stella gave her first day at first grade two thumbs up!
(PS... day 2 of first grade, no tears!)
