Mary's first day of second grade

Chris, Meg and John walked Mary to school today for her first day of second grade. Mary's BFF Sully is also in Mrs. Connelly's class, although they are not sitting next to each other (which is probably a good thing).

All of Mary's folders and school supplies (which we purchased last spring) were already in her desk and labeled with her name. In fact the whole classroom looked like it was set up by Office Max -- everything was organized, filed, color coded and labeled. Meg could not have been more excited. I think part of her wished she were in Mrs. Connelly's class too.

Mary's only complaint was that she didn't get to see Ms. Gates. But we hope she'll have the chance this week to visit the only teacher she's ever known at Horn.