So proud...

The day i have been waiting for all summer finally arrived today. Our girl started Kindergarten today! I can not believe how grown up she has become. All of a sudden this summer she has matured and is really no longer a little kid. I woke up this morning at 6:15 and could not go back to sleep. It worked out well so i could make her lunch and get settled into the day. She woke up happy and ready to go. She is a morning person, like me, so it was not too hard to get her up, dressed and fed.

She wanted a picture with her brother, but he is not as much of a morning person, so that did not happen. We took a few pictures before the day started. I have heard of a lot of parents who take a picture the first and last day of school so kids can see how much they have grown. I want to do that with our kids. I think it will be fun!
So proud of my girl! :)

Walking to school. This will be the really nice thing about her going to school this year. We have driven to her preschool the past 2 years. Even though school starts earlier, it is so nice to walk and not drive! She was excited about heading out...

We timed it so we walked up and she lined up to head into class and then pretty much walked in. Well...we did not time it that way! The pictures took a little longer than expected and Critter was not quite as cooperative as normal. But...she was not late her first day! She was a little nervous and did not want to walk in the room. The teacher VERY intelligently had the parents wait outside and NOT come in the room. Hubby walked along Pumpkin and guided her into the room. Once she found her seat (we can see through the window looking into the courtyard of the school) she settled in and was fine.

At the end of her day, walking home. She was so cute walking out. She did not want to leave the class line to come to me. Her teacher had to tell her it was okay. It was cute. We could not get her to tell us much about her day until dinnertime. I had her pick dinner tonight, and she picked breakfast for dinner. That is what she got! With a full belly and some down time, she told me all about her day. She is now super excited about going back. That is really all I can ask!

Pumpkin, we are so proud of you! Hope you continue to love school and I can not wait to see what new adventures await you :)