Well, Jane survived her first day of "big kid school". I can't say as much for me. She woke up this morning and ran into my room saying, "Mom! Get up! I have to get ready for school!!" She was so excited to go and meet her new classmates and ride the bus. After a good breakfast (Apple Jacks) and getting ready, we went out to take pictures and meet her neighborhood friends to walk to the bus. Her friend Lexi, who is in Jr. High this year, woke up early just to see Jane off on her first day. So sweet. Grant and I walked with Jane and her friends to the bus stop and as soon as that stupid yellow bus pulled up, I started crying. What?!?!? Didn't see that one coming. Our neighbor Sarah took Jane by the hand and together they got on the bus. I was proud and sad and grateful and excited and scared all at the same time.
As soon as the bus pulled away, Grant and I
went back home, got the car, and went to the school to see her get off
the bus. We got held up a bit talking to neighbors so we missed her
getting off the bus( which made me bawl). But there she stood with her
class and her teacher ready to start the day.
After shopping and a playdate for Grant, we waited for Sis at the bus stop. Grant kept leaning out to see if the bus was coming. It finally came and out walked my tired Kindergartener. Whew. She made it. Glad that's over. Too bad we have to do it all again tomorrow. . .
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| Bubba looking for the bus |
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| Here she comes!!!! |
4 comments:
Yay for crying! Let it all out. Truth be told, this post made me tear up, as does every back to school commercial ever. The one where the little boy makes his mom a PBJ sandwich before getting on the bus with his too-big backpack? I come undone every time.
So, basically, Isaac is not allowed to turn 5.
I'm sure I'm going to be this same way when Will starts! How has it been since? Do you still cry every day? ;) Jane is such a cutie- I can't even stand it.
I did the same thing when I dropped Alex off at his first day of preschool, even down to crying at Wal-Mart! (though I wasn't in the underwear section at the time.)
aww. the stupid yellow bus. ha ha. it's sentimental to watch them grow up! i wonder how i'll do monday... lucy's first day of kinder is just around the corner! :)
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