The 8th Grader & The Bear

Big day for both the girls - so we dressed appropriately
Elena joined a new class at day care today - the Bears. Each class has an animal designation and the Walkers class is the bears.
Kathryn started the 8th grade and they pretty much act like monkeys. You know "Monkey See, Monkey Do. . ." I kid. Actually, she wore this because it was one of the new shirts Katy and Tara bought her while we were in Georgia.
Kat was ready to go, not a worry about eight grade was apparent. The bus was late because it's a brand new driver. She enjoyed her first day of school - except for the math test! She's in the Honor (highest) Band and Art 1. Rob and I just finished all of our homework. Man, there's a lot of forms to sign and checks to write.
I worried a bit about Elena adjusting to her new class. On our way in to day care we ran into Elena's teacher from her previous class (of all of 3 days ago). She immediately leaned over for Ms. Anne to hold her. I took advantage of the moment and took a pic. But when I tried to take Elena back she was having none of it. Ms. Anne had to walk us to Laney's new class. I was afraid she'd get upset when Anne left, but once she was on the floor with the toys and one of her classmates that was promoted with her she was fine. Thank goodness.

The Bears class is different from the Bunnies (crawlers). They don't have cribs, they nap on mats - at a scheduled time (eek!) and they eat at a table rather than in high chairs. Oh, and apparently they bite. Someone bit Laney on the right leg today. I understand this happens at this age and I am not upset (kind of happy Laney was the bitee and not the biter) but what a first day!