Today was the big day- Ivy’s first day of Kindergarten!

After months of tears and worries Ivy woke up bubbling with excitement and practically skipped her way onto the bus.

Clara on the other hand had been woken up extra early by Ivy (not a parent sanctioned event) was tired and sad that her big sister was leaving her.  While I wouldn’t go so far as to accuse Ivy of being so prone to teasing and torturing her sister that I would say Clara’s tears at the end of the driveway caused Ivy to so happily depart on the bus I’m thinking that they didn’t hurt her mood either.

John,  a tearful Clara and I waved goodbye to Ivy and headed back inside where Clara discovered something.

Ivy was at school.

Ivy was not at home.

Released from the control of her older sister who rules like an evil but well loved dictator Clara had a new phrase:

“Ivy at school so I…

…sit in her chair.”

…use her paint.”

…pick out Dad’s shirt.”

…let out the chickens.”

…get the eggs.”

Clara’s sadness at being left at home lasted about an hour and then she had a great day being the biggest sister in the house!

Ivy came home full of stories about her first day and manically overtired.

They are both looking forward to tomorrow. Sounds like a successful first day to me!