That day has arrived when my little girl left to conquer the world of Kindergarten. It was very hard for me to let her go knowing I wouldn't see her for 7 hours and 15mins (they do all day kindergarten here)...but who's counting right?? I had my game face on all morning while she was preparing to get ready for her BIG day. When I woke her up at 6:30 the first thing she said was "Mom, its still dark outside". I wanted to tell her to lay back down and sleep until the sun came up. But she rolled out of bed with a huge smile on her face asking if I'd help her get ready. ( It makes me so happy that she still wants me to help her with SOME things) I wanted to make her a special breakfast for her but she insisted on only having cereal, that was just fine with me. After she was all dressed and ready her Dad gave her a wonderful Father's Blessing to start off her new school year. It was such a special moment. During it I had to hold the tears back and keep that game face on. She gave her Daddy a Big Squeeze and a Kiss on the cheek and said her good-byes to him, then we were off to the BIG school. I could tell she started to get a little nervous as we were getting closer to the school. I told her to remember that we live only 7 blocks from the school so I wont be far away, and I would be back to get her after school....Her Big smile returned after that.
The Big Drop Off....
We pulled up and a teacher opened the door for her and the first thing the teacher said was "WOW!, look at your big smile :)" I knew right then that she felt safe with the people at her school. Karlee came over to me and gave me one last hug and kiss and said Good-bye to me and off she went. I waved and started to drive off. Oh Man, who opened the flood gates? I thought I was strong but I felt as if she wasn't my little girl anymore. ( I'm such a Baby) I had to pull myself together before I got home because I knew Blake would be there and would see me crying. It just never helps when u are upset and someone asks you "are u ok?" Do u know what I mean? Anyways...I really wanted to keep myself busy that day so I had a woman that wanted high-lites done that morning and another haircut that afternoon. But 2:35 didn't come fast enough.
I waited in the Car pool line for a half hour until I was able to get her. She was still smiling when she got in the car. She did have a little accident on the playground but she got through it. So we went and got a special treat that she wanted and she told me all about her 1st day in Kindergarten. Both grandparents wanted to be called and told all the events of her day.
I am glad Karlee is excited for school and I know that letting the first one go is the hardest but her teacher prepared a Parent Survival Kit it included :
Tissue: to dry those tears, the children's and yours.
Cotton Ball: To remind you of the gentle spirit of your child.
Puzzle Piece: to remind you that you are the most important piece in you child's journey through life.
Hershey's Hugs and Kisses: for when you've given all of yours away and you need some back.
Rubber Band: to remind you to stretch and grow with your children.
Eraser: to remind us that everyone starts each day with a clean slate.
Isn't that the cutest thing you have ever heard of? Macy enjoyed the eating the chocolate pieces. I have made it through 1 day of school so far and I am hoping that it gets easier as the days go.
(The Karate Kid)
Macy of course was Tinkerbell....we had a little trouble with the hair coloring. I swear the can was yellow but it was green when we started spraying it on her hair.
Today Karlee asked if we'd come and eat lunch with her at school. Her school loves to have family come and eat with the students. It was more like brunch because her class eats at 10:30!! Blake and the girls enjoyed tasty Corn Dogs while I ate Taco Salad. We sat by 4 other kids and they talked more than they ate, which is usual for 5 year old to do :) Macy also spilled her strawberry milk all over Blake's pants :) the kids sure thought it was funny. Good Times...
