The Big Day

Well, I did it. I took Kennedy to her first day of school, and I didn't cry...much. I was doing just great, just occasional watery eyes, until her teacher passed this poem out to the moms:

The First Day

I gave you a little wink and smile

As you entered my room today

For I know how hard it is to leave

And know your child must stay.

You've been with her for five years now

And have been a loving guide,

But now, alas, the time has come

To leave her at my side.

Just know that as you drive away

And tears down your cheeks may flow

I'll love her as I would my own

And help her learn and grow.

For as a parent, I too know

How quickly years do pass

And that I have had my turn

To take my child to class.

So please put your mind at ease

And cry those tears no more

For I will love her and take her in

When you leave her at my door.

I was seriously fighting back sobs, it was terrible. But hey, at least I'm normal, right?

The stressed over outfit...it's really hard once they have an opinion about what they wear!

Today was actually really fun, it was very reassuring to see the bus, and the kids who will be riding with her. There were lots of kids I know from our ward, and only 2 highschoolers in the very back. Plus, the bus has a freaking TV. They watched SpongeBob and on the way to school, and the Little Mermaid coming home. Can you believe that? Her ride is very short both ways, which I think she was a little bummed about, what with the entertainment and all.

Riding the bus!

I loved going to class with her today, which was basically just an orientation, and meeting her teacher, whom I feel very good about. Kennedy was so happy and excited all day, which made it fun.

With Mrs. Clinton...

Getting ready to board for the ride home...

Dustin took vacation today and manned the camera (I'm very proud of his work, by the way) and took us out to lunch. Kennedy had a back-to-school party at her friends house this afternoon, which was so fun.

With friend Jenna at the party... you can tell by the frosting/sno cone face how much fun she had!

All in all, a pretty good day for having been so desperately dreaded. Although, tomorrow, when she gets on the bus ALONE, I'm pretty sure will be horrid. I'm trying to talk myself out of following the bus...we'll see.