The Henderson Family: Delaney's First Day

Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Delaney's First Day

Well, it's Tuesday, August 25th...a day that Delaney has been looking forward to for over a year. She's five, she's going to kindergarten, and she gets to ride a bus. Surprisingly, Delaney woke up on her own this morning--something is only does if I let her sleep in (usually until past 9am)--around 7:15. She didn't argue when Pete and I told her she had to brush her teeth. Then she went downstairs and choose cereal-Special K with Red Berries-for breakfast. After that, we brushed hair and got dressed...and she wanted to go out to wait for the bus--at 7:45. Her bus route starts at 8:16 and she is on the 7th stop. So, we hung out inside for a while, passing the time with playing her DS. As soon as she saw someone out at the bus stop, which just so happens to be across the street, she was out the door! The bus arrived around 8:30 or so and she returned just around noon. She stated she had a great day. They did some coloring, read "The Kissing Hand," and played a little. I don't think she realizes this is a five-day-a-week activity!

Ready for breakfast

Delaney on her first day of Kindergarten

Delaney and Katie at the bus stop

The Bus-Stop Gang: Delaney (K), Spencer (1st), Julia (3rd), and Riley (4th)

The two left: Gwen (3) and Katie (4)

Waiting quite a while for the bus (last year we were one of the first stops, and we had a driver who liked to start early)

Passing time, by having Rowena climb a tree...

Getting on the bus...for the first time.

In the bus, she sat with both Spencer and Julia...in the middle. When I saw how caring the Ruchs were with her; knowing that no matter what, there is no turning back, Delaney is now officially a big girl, no longer my baby, I lost it. I started crying. Good Luck in school, Delaney...I know you will do so well. Mommy and Daddy are so proud of you and love you very, very much! We can't wait to hear about all of your learning, adventures, and fun. And we will always be here for you--for love, laughs, hugs, and tears. You are our shining start. We love you!

1 comment:

Donna said...: She looks so cute! I can't believe that she started kindergarten!!!!; August 26, 2009 at 9:05 AM

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Delaney is eight and she is starting to really grow up on us. She is smart and caring, sensitive and competitive. She is great with her siblings; such a wondeful big sister. She loves school and reading, but not as much as playing video games and running around outside. She is in ballet for the 5th year and she is hoping to start baseball this spring.

She hate scary movies and noises and is afraid of the dark. She loves nature and all things animals. I'm surprised she hasn't asked to not eat meat. She likes jokes and tries her hardest to fit in. She knows how to push people's buttons, but also knows how to really be there for someone who is hurting. She is amazing at video games, but gets frustrated with them too.

She does well in school-both with behavior and academics. She loves Brownies and has many friends. She has the desire and determination to learn and try everything--academic, sports, etc. Just not all tv and movies.

Katie is now six and starting first grade. She is quite the young lady. She is funny and smart and sassy and determined. She can be so supportive and nice and helpful, yet also stubborn and angry. She knows what she wants and how she wants it, and is not always willing to have it any other way. She loves to cuddle and be around others. She enjoys books, tv, and Barbies. Her favorite show is Glee and she often plays Glee (pretend, that is). She loves scary things like Harry Potter and roller coasters and very kid-friendly things like Pokemon and Blue's Clues.

She is all girl...with her skirts and dresses, playing dress up, loving the color pink, and Barbies. However, don't be surprised if you find her climbing a tree or wrestling with the neighbor. Her vocabulary is amazing, but not as much as her imagination. Her favorite foods are nutella and jelly sandwiches, butter noodles, yogurt, and apples. What is she most looking forward to this year? Learning how to read.

Rowena is three and is getting so mature! Her language, vocabulary, and speech is amazing, and it's almost like it developed over night! She asks questions and will tell you how it is. She is funny and she cracks us up. She loves to watch TV and movies and it is surprising the various genres she will pay attention to for long periods of time. She loves to "play toys" and it is fun to watch her play pretend and make the toys talk and walk. She's getting very good at video games--Mario Party on GameCube is her favorite right now. She also loves to cook and bake.

She's excited to start school in the fall. She knows her alphabet and can identify some letters with words. She can count to 14 and then skips to 17. She can also recognize her numbers too. She loves to play games; some of her favorites are Candyland, Go Fish, and SkipBo. She loves crafts, going for walks, and playing at the park. She loves her friends, and even more-her siblings. She wants to do everything her sisters do, and help Charlie whenever possible. She can be very sweet and loving yet fiesty and determined.

Charlie is one. Can you believe it? We can't either! He's walking and climbing and loves to get into things. He loves cords, and drapes them around his neck like a scarf. He likes to climb onto the table and then just smiles at you. He knows when things are off-limits and will wait until you are watching before he starts, just to hear you say, "no, no, Charlie" then he'll smile and walk away. He loves to tease and play tag. He lovs swings and slides, and being outside. He laughs and cries and that's about all you hear from him.

The boy loves to eat and enjoys his milk or juice. He's tiny and quiet, but he is ever so sweet and fun. We love our Little Charlie Boo-Boo.