Still the Beginning

Life was perfect back then. I had problems with my brothers babysitting, (like my brother locking me in my room, or picking me up by my hands and feet,and throwing me again the couch on the count of three) but it usually ended up being okay. When I was 4 years old I got to start preschool at The Little Red School House. I was so excited. I remember going there and being dropped off with Josh my best friend. I was wearing a dress like I normally did, and had my Barney backpack on my shoulders. I don't remember much of that year except we had playtime in the back with all of the little dogs. I thought they were evil, (dogs weren't my thing back then). I also remember reading out of alphabet books to help us learn to read. For my preschool graduation we all wore red caps and gowns, and we got to read from the alphabet books in front of everyone's families. Once preschool ended, Josh and I were headed off to the big kid school. We finally got to go to Orem Elementary. All of our siblings went there too, so we got to be with them at school. We only lived a few blocks away from the school, so we walked home everyday after school. Josh and I got the same teacher that year. We were put in Mrs. Davis' class. Kindergarten was the best because we learned more than just the alphabet. We got to learn history, math, and art too. When we had recess, we had the whole place to ourselves. None of the big kids got to go out at the same time as us. I remember playing "kissing tag", and other games that 5 year-olds played. Josh was still my best friend, but in kindergarten you meet a lot of new people, so I had a lot more friends now. I remember Gabby, Rachel, Katlyn, Maren, and Josh's older sister Sarah. All of my friends were in my LDS ward. I got to see them everyday because we all lived so close, and I even got to see them at church. After kindergarten it was time to move on to first grade. Josh and I were, again, put in the same class. We had Mrs. Stock this year. Most of first grade was a blur, but I do specifically remember having one week where each student was spotlighted. I do not remember my own spotlight, but I do remember Josh's. His had a huge picture of our friend Daniel kissing me on the cheek, and Josh sticking his tongue out at Daniel. It was so embarrassing. I'm sure I was made fun of for a whole hour. Like I said before though, much of first grade I can't remember. But I know life was still pretty easy back then. Besides getting made fun of for maybe an hour because of a picture of me being kissed, and picking which crayon to use next, life was great.