It is finally here! Yesterday was my first day of school!!! I live in a small rural town in Delicias, Costa Rica. The school I go to is in Cobano and is called Carmen Lyra. It is quite a milestone for me to be going to school. Maria Jose began to talk to my parents about school last year. My parents were a little apprehensive about taking me to school with so many other childrem. They also knew it would be a great thing for me to experience. Change is always scary but I am ready for it! We met with the director of the school last week and the rest of the teachers. They were all very nice and receptive of me. The school has a speech therapist as well that is going to work with me one on one once a week. I am excited about going to school.
Maria Jose picked out my uniform in San Jose it is quite cute for having to wear uniform! 😉 In order for me to go to school the only schedule that would work for me was the afternoon classes that start at 12:30 and I would go until 3:30. It was already decided from the begining that I would not be able to attend morning classes at 7:30am simply because I like to sleep and usually dont start my day until 10am! Since classes start at 12:30 on the days that I have to go to school I have to start having my breakfast by 6:30 am and then have lunch at 11am so that I can go to class and not have to eat lunch while there. The first day of school went off without a hitch. Mom got me going early, (I slept throught breakfast ) and then when I woke up mom had me in the shower getting me ready for my first day. Maria Jose came later and helped finished getting me ready while mom prepared other things.
We actually made it to school on time right as the bell was ringing for classes. Maria Jose will go to school with me. She is my protector! I am so happy she is going to come with me! My first class is Music. I really enjoyed hearing all the other kids around me and listening to my teacher play guitar and sing. I even have homework to do!! It was a great day and huge step! I am proud to be going to school.
Love Malia