We've had quite a busy week! Monday, Analisa started 6th grade. She still let me take her to school and walk her to her first class - I was secretely very happy about that. :) After I left her in front of her homeroom door, I became a bit teary eyed. She is now with the "junior high" kids and not with the "elementary" students anymore. She is growing up soooo fast. I remember 6th grade as being one of the best and most difficult years in school! I hope Analisa makes some lasting friendships and continues to do well . . .an exciting, but scary time for sure!

The twins had "Meet the Teacher" day on Monday. They were very excited to see their school and meet their new friends. Once we arrived at school, Layla was not scared at all. She began playing on the playground equipment and was roaming around without a care in the world. Lily, on the other hand, was a bit hesitant. Finally, Layla took Lily "under her wing" and she was ok.....

Finally, the first official day of pre-school arrived! Freddy and I took the girls together to school on this big day. Again, Layla was just fine. She put away her little backpack and lunchbox and sat down in her chair and began eating the snack she was given. Lily, on the other hand, was crying hysterically. She was the only child in the room crying! We felt so bad for her! I sat with her and tried to comfort her - Freddy didn't really know what to do. I think he wanted to cry with her. Suddenly, Lily stopped hugging me and ran right into Layla's arms. Layla hugged her and patted her back and kept telling her things would be ok. It was really the cutest, sweetest thing. At that moment, I felt how my two little girls are truly best friends and how they really do need each other. It hit me that they have never really been apart for very long - possibly only twice for different doctor appointments! They take care of each other and need each other very much. My Layla - my little nurturer - was such a big girl at that moment and I knew she would take care of her sister that first day of school (and every day after!). We left the classroom as Layla took care of Lily . . .we both wanted to go back and make sure they were okay, but knew we had to go. It was very hard for both of us! Harder than I thought it would be.

At the end of the day, their teacher told me that they did great. Layla took care of Lily for a while that morning and then she was ok. They were both so excited when we got home - they were marching around, singing songs and telling me about all their new friends. I hope things get easier for Lily. I know things will be easier for me knowing that Layla is there to take care of her sister. As they get older, their "twin" bond definitely becomes stronger. They are so lucky to have each other. I'm excited for this new adventure in their lives!