Scarlett 1st Grade!

And just like that she is off to first grade. She is so excited to eat lunch at school and see all her friends. For the time being she is going to her old school Pinecrest until we figure things out. So she may have a couple "first" days of school. But she is a trooper and will do awesome! I loved that she laid out her outfit and even put her socks in her shoes last night. That's Scarlett, always prepared. I could tell she was nervous about the first day because she would touch her breakfast (which never happens). Scarlett is such a curious little girl and I love that she see beauty wherever she goes. This girl is SO observant and is always looking for treasures. If its small, shiny, and colorful Scarlett will find it and hold it close! She loves eggs, cereal, looking at picture books, playing with her cousins, crafting/art, and exploring our crazy backyard. I just love that she is mine!

UPDATE: Let's start about a month ago. When Scarlett did not get into Smalley we

started to think of other plans. Where do we put her until she can get in? We decided to try and get her into the Pinecrest by our house. It was still a drive but was the best option. Since she already goes to a Pinecrest location (by our old house) she was put on the top of the list for a transfer. They promised she would be in by the time school started. Well, she wasn't and I was so frustrated. They said that the first week kids move around a lot and they were sure a spot would open up. I would get email when she was in and then to call their office. Those
first couple days of school were horrible. We loved her teacher at the old Pinecrest but the drive was killing us. We left at 7:10 (I took her and had to wake up all the kids) and got home around 8:30 because of construction and traffic. It took another hour and half to pick her up and I had to wake Jack again from his nap. Ugh!!

I was checking my email franticly all week seeing if she made it into the closer Pinecrest! I just couldn't wait to have it closer! Then on Thursday I am down stairs and it's quiet!! What?! That never happens. Jack and Alice were playing with Legos upstairs. I get a very strong prompting to call Smalley. I push it aside and then it comes again. I call and they answer quick and I don't even know what to say. It takes a second and I finally ask if they have any openings for first grade. She goes to talk to the principle and comes back with a great answer!! They have a spot!! I just start bawling and shove my kids in the car to register her. Of course I left my phone at home so when I get back I have a notice saying I have an email. It's from Pinecrest saying she got in. It came just minutes after I made the phone call. I know (because I know myself) that I would have never called Smalley that day if I had read that email first!! I would have been so over joyed with her going to school closer that I would have put off calling smalley for a month or so. By then the spot would have been filled and I may not have gotten in. She started on Friday and bikes to school with her cousins. It's a dream come true! I was praying and praying that something would work out! A simple but very meaningful miracle that I know the Lord blessed us with.