And They're Off

Today was Nick's first Backpack day! 

Kindergarten

We started kindergarten. Ms. Baim is our teacher and we really like her. So much so that today (the second day of school) we came home and began collecting all the things 'My teacher needs'. Mostly they were craft supplies (things already on the school supply list), glue sticks and sequins of course and then there were the paper towels (also on the list) but why C? 'Because she used all of her's to clean up the sick of that kid in my class'.
So I guess today went pretty well for us. We made a monkey and we were not the sick kid, or the kid who was crying or the kid who peed her pants. I'd say we are off to a great start. And looking forward to a great year.

Not So Little Anymore

My baby graduated from pre-k yesterday. She sang her songs so well.
 (there is video but it's too big to post) (although I have two very talented video-figure-er-out-ers in my life I can't figure out how to post it)

She has grown so much and in so many ways. I couldn't be prouder of her. Her daddy and myself are still unsure about sending her to Kindergarten but that's our parental attachment and has very little to do with how wonderful she will do there as well. 
And got her 'diploma' from Dr. McDonald and Ms. Mills. 

Now only 4 more days till Summer actually starts and school is over. 
Although today we'll reach almost 100 degrees so I think maybe we can call summer a little early this year?   

My Independant Kid

Claire starts preK next Thursday.

It is crazy to think that just 4 years ago I was terrified about having a baby and couldn't wait for her to grow up and get more independent. Now that she has done just that I'm terrified again but this time I'm nervous for her- how will she adapt to being away from Nick and I for 3 hrs a day?- Will she find a little friend to play with?- Will she listen well to other adults? I know that answer to those questions: She will adapt just fine and is in fact completely ready to have some independence- she is a friendly kid and any kid who doesn't want to be her friend is obviously defective - She is a respectful kid who listens and takes direction well. I love her and feel completely secure and hugely grateful for the time I've spent so far shaping her into a beautiful woman who is respectful, responsible, loving and kind.
So she's ready but I don't think I am.
I see now that a lot of that crazy school shopping is in fact retail therapy for the mothers who are getting ready to experience separation anxiety themselves.
To the backpack store!