Kindergarten here she comes...

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.