So off we went this morning to take Ellie to her first day of Kindergarten. After a hectic rush getting everyone ready to go, making sure Ellie had a proper breakfast, and gathering the multitude of things we had to bring with us for her and her classroom, we snapped a couple of quick first day pictures on the sidewalk, and joined in the herds of cars lining up around the school. We actually had to park in the nearby neighborhood and walk in, since it was that busy. (Mommy should know this from first hand experience, but after a year or two, things get kinda fuzzy, ya know?) So, in we went, on time, amidst the craziness...lots of parents and kids everywhere...
We weren't supposed to be able to, but it turned out that we were invited inside to get her situated and say our goodbyes.
She really was excited, and had been the few days beforehand.
And then, the tears started. She does look so small, doesn't she? Almost had me started, but I was strong, and tried to be encouraging. The class went to the carpet together, and thankfully, her teacher came over and asked if Ellie would like to sit next to her...perfect chance for a quick exit.
We (ok, I) were worried about her, but went on to their "Boo Hoo Breakfast" for those of us dropping off kinders for the first time. I really was ok, until I unrolled a note the teacher had asked us to take with us on our way out, and started to read this little poem about how she knew how hard it was dropping off our baby to her and how she would love her, etc...oh boy. About five lines in, the tears were coming. I had to stop. Thanks Mrs. Trotter ;)
At 11:20 however, we picked up an exuberant little girl who loved going to school...yay! She was full of stories about the morning, and was eager to go back tomorrow. (Good thing!)
(The big girl a few days ago..."I'm not tired..." (this is the doorway to their room!))
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