Thursday morning I did something that I had feared, dreamed about, and imagined. I know, I know. Everyone thought I would cry. That I would be so sad to send them off to kindergarten. Well, apparently, I got all of the sadness out last year when they went to preschool. :)My excitement was rivaled by their excitement-slash-anxiety. Once I left the in the classroom--sitting and standing and walking so close to one another that they were touching at all times (but not actually holding hands because, of course, they're not that nervous) I carried this little monkey out to the car, buckled him, buckled myself and thought, "Hmm. So this is what it's like to just have one". It was a very strange feeling indeed.
I'm so looking forward to elementary school. I have such great memories of it--thanks to my mom and to the magic of reading. :) I'm also so looking forward to enjoying every moment with this little guy. It feels like a new chapter of our lives is beginning (one that coincides with our adoption finalization on September 4th!!). I think we're gonna like this chapter just fine.
Sitting in on the reading rug before class started. They were totally fake reading. They can both read but this was so fake. This was a "turn the pages so fast that even mom couldn't read the words but just act cool like you do this kindergarten thing all the time" kind of fake reading. So cute.
New outfits (Isabel's was layed out on the floor for 24 hours prior to the actual "get ready" time) and new backpacks make it all feel very official.
A letter from Daddy to Isabel. He was climbing that morning and left them each a letter on their placemat wishing them a good day and reminding them to be brave. Bonus princess and panda drawings included.
Milo's letter.
Apparently, celebratory cakes/cupcakes are now a tradition for the night before school starts. Two years running makes a tradition right? 
11 comments:
Not even one little tear ehe? Way to go mama!
What a great tradition. I should start that one for myself...maybe it's too late but, oh well.
I am so proud of those two little smarty-pants. You and Spencer have done everything right to get them ready for school. I wish I could be there to see their faces and feel the excitement.
It's funny because I was totally thinking about and picturing your and Keeler driving away from the school and you thinking "So, this is what it's like to have just one." Weird! It's that sister/mother/BFF connection I guess. Enjoy your time with Keeler. You will love it.
Okay! That was weird. I've been setting up a school blog all night and must have still been logged in. Don't bother checking it out yet. I've only decorated the header. It's hard! TWSS
I love that Isabel laid out her outfit on the floor the day before. That is one of the only things I miss about starting school.
Wahoo!! Yeah for kindergarten! It is so great!! You are going to love it and they will too! I'm hoping that now that school is in, there will be less fighting!=)
What big kids you have! They will have so much fun and I'm glad that it was not too hard for you! I think I'm always so melancholy and dreading it, that when the day comes, it's kind of better than expected.
Lexi is really liking kindergarten-- I'm bummed they didn't all get to be in the same class- but I'm sure they are all having a blast!
Kindergarten is tough but first grade is way harder for me. It's because they are gone all day instead of half. I still have another two weeks before I'm a mess. But I think having little C around will make it easier for sure.
I am sooooo excited for your finalization! I'm counting down the days for you too...
I love it! I like to think that I don't cry when I bring my kids to school on the first day because I am so excited for them....really it's because I'm ready for routine and structure after a long, lazy summer. I'm jealous of the time you have with just one, because it only means more time you get to spend with my sister. No fair!
BTW, if you weren't an incredible nurse, you could be a writer:)
I love the letters with pictures. What a great dad.
I thought I'd cry when I put EmmaLee on the bus this year (I drove her back and forth for kindergarten). But I didn't. I was too busy keeping the cat and dog from getting run over.
I bet it's nice to have some one on one time with Keeler.
How did I miss this post??? (I don't like that little update thingamajig I have on my blog. I'm not so sure it works correctly.)
Anyhow....your smartie pants look so cute on their first day of kindergarten!
And only one child left at home!? I bet you are loving it as much as I am :) Keeler sure looks all grown up in that photo! What a cutie.
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