Wednesday, September 5, 2007

And they're off!

So, Today was Gage and Brooklyn's first day of kindergarten. I can't believe how much my babies have grown up. Watching those 2 little people get onto that big school bus made my heart feel so heavy. I knew that they were going to be just fine, because they had each other. I don't know that I could have been that strong if it was only one of them.
We have been to their school several times in preparation for kindergarten as well as having attended a few church services that are held there, so I also felt confident that the kids were fairly comfortable with the school itself. The last time we were at their school I gave them one last run through of how to get to their classrooms from the front door. When they got home I had to have every detail of how their first day was and how they did in this new world. I asked if they found their classrooms okay and Brooklyn informed me that they did not enter the school through the front door. They came in through the side door. Uh-Oh! They had big smiles on thier faces as they told me that they walked inside and the hall they were supposed to turn down was not there. Gage said, "The principal asked if we needed any help and I told him "No, we can find it."" I asked, "Were you scared?" and Brooklyn says "NO!" I just picture these 2 little kids in some place like NYC and saying they don't need help! I know it's really not that drastic, but that's how it feels! I had it pointed out to me that I should feel very proud that I must have done something right for my kids to feel so secure and confident. I do!

I am so blessed to have all of my children and there is no time like their first day of kindergarten to make you realize how fast time goes by and to cherish all the time you have with them. (Waiting for the school bus)
(There they go!)

6 comments:

Seth said...

You are such a good Mom, and you the kids make me so proud. I couldnt do any of this without you. You rock babe!

Sheri said...

You and Seth are both such great parents. You and all the kids make Dad and I so proud. It seems we did something right. I guess we all rock!! Love you all so much
Mom
P.S It seems like just yesterday I was watching you and Jenny and Jason get on a bus like that. Wow!

Amy said...

Wohoo! You did it! You got your first two off to kindergarten AND you started your blog. You deserve a coffee. When shall I bring it to you? :-)

Unknown said...

You are a wonderful Mom and friend. I enjoyed getting to know you a little this summer. That first day of school is a big mile stone, one of many more to come. You did great! Take Amy up on that coffee.

God bless
Oma(Amy's Mom)

Anonymous said...

Great job Rach! I can't believe that yesterday was Jackson's first day of kindgergarten. It will be Max and Maddie's turn in a few years. Time just flies by. Much love, Jules

Shandi said...

Wooohooo Its party time now!!! You got your chitlins off to school you can relax and I figured out this dang blog comment thing!!! Congrats!! I say this deserves happy hour at chevys!!