First day of school

Our big school girl getting ready for her first day at big school!!!!

Putting on her school bag (very heavy with lots of books for the first day) ready to go.

Finally at school and about to go in for the day.

Hooray all my buddies are here!!!! Bothe boys believe Ella is their girlfriend!

Ella and Patrick rushed into the classroom and sat down and started "working" as soon as the door was open.
Well could we be prouder of our little girl, I never think we can and then she grows a little and amazes us even more. The first day of school Ella was up just after 6am and fully dressed in her uniform (white socks shoes and blazer on a very hot morning) and ready to go by 7am. We only had to be there at 8:30 and she couldn't wait to leave, asking every few minutes if we were ready.
Once we arrived she was delighted to see her friends, especially Patrick and Thomas Fox, and then couldn't wait to get inside. As soon as she saw her teacher, Miss Angus, she shot over and asked if there was a dictionary in the classroom (she can't read yet but is very keen). Then she and Patrick sat themselves down and started playing with the activities set out. No tears, no fuss, just excitement and delight. It was quite emotional for us seeing our baby taking her first real steps into the real worl but once again it is a real pleasure to be a part of her life.
After school we were chatting about the day and she pipes up "It was the best school ever!"

Long may that feeling last. Her only question was how soon we can drop her at the drop off zone on her own and not come to the classroom with her. Beautiful!!