So the day has finally arrived. Our little Punkin has grown almost instantly into a smart little kindergartner. I always thought I'd be ready for this, I was wrong. I had a lot of emotions play into the preparations of her starting her school career. I cried a little at the kindergarten round up back in May, found myself getting misty eyed at the kindergarten assessment a week ago, and holding back everything on the first day. I realized as Peanut and I were walking home from walking Punkin to school that my emotions weren't because she is my baby growing up (too fast). It is that in each of those three situations I watched my usually overly emotional, drama filled red head exude so much maturity and confidence that I was just filled with pride. I was so excited to see her walk into her classroom and find her desk and watch the teacher intently while she helped the other students find there desk. She has been so ready for school for so long.
I was lucky enough to take the day off of work to take her to school. We had a typical morning, I made sure Punkin looked extra special for school. Of course she had to primp one last time. The outfit of choice was one of her denim skirts, her pink ruffle sleeve shirt with a big glittery butterfly, and her silver glitter flats. We decided a simple down hairstyle with a few extra curls on top would work nicely. She rarely gets to wear her hair down so this was a special treat.
Next we stepped outside for our first day of school photo shoot.
And as usual, Peanut had to get in on the action. Such little posers, but cute ones that's for sure.
And then we were off. My cute girls walked to school hand in hand and I had a slight vision of them when they are older going to school together. They are such great friends right now, I only hope and pray they stay that way, especially as teenagers.
And finally, in the classroom. She found her spot and waited patiently for the learning to begin.
After Peanut and I walked over to the school and got Punkin we went for ice cream so I could hear all about her day. It was just how I'd always imagined my child's first day of school would be, but never thought possible. She was beyond excited and thrilled to be there.
Sadly, I don't get to take off work everyday, so on her second day I had to rely on the people I pay to take care of her while I work to make sure she got there on time and in one piece. Luckily, she has two little friends who go to her same daycare that she can pal around with and make sure they get on the right van. So far we have finished day three with out much problem and since tomorrow is my day off I get to walk her to school again. And I'm actually really excited for this new phase in our lives.
