Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Growing Up

After Buddy was born, everyone reminded me that they grow SO fast. Frankly, I didn't think a 2lb, 5oz baby was going to go gangbusters on me. Next thing I knew, he was in preschool. He loved it and merrily went along, barely glancing my way when I was leaving on the first day.

Today, I repeated this process with Sissy. Whew, they do grow so fast! She was eager to get started, but she did at least stop long enough for a hug and kiss. Then, she disappeared into the front school doors, being led by her teacher.

Next year, she'll be in all day Kindergarten and I expect she will enjoy that as well and exceed.

Today, one little girl came to ask if they were in the same class. They aren't (I think there are 2 afternoon pre-K classes), but we did find out that they will start Kindergarten at the same school next year (it's different from the pre-K school they're at now). Perhaps they will be in the same class there!

The little girl asked what her name was. Sissy hesitated and then spelled her actual name, then I had to translate because I didn't know if the new girl could put it together and know all the letters (there are only 3, but still).

Anyhoodle, I did NOT cry - but I WAS nervous. In fact, I was so nervous, I almost forgot to drop off the tissues I had bought for the class.

She has been there almost an hour and still no call home, so I'll take that as a good sign!

I'm excited to find out how her first day is! :-)I'm off to do some housework, keep my mind off of stuff, ya know?

12 comments:

  1. Violet starts next year and I am already nervous! They do grow fast. 8( Sniff.

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  2. I cry every year on the first day of school. It's hard to believe such a short time ago they were babies dependent on us for everything and now they are these little independent people who want to do so much on their own. Crap, I need a tissue now!

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  3. She's probably running that class by now ;-)

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  4. When Hunt walked into school this morning I just couldn't believe how quickly he's grown. And he's my baby. Even if he is in 3rd grade.

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  5. So cute! I can't wait to hear how her first day went too!

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  6. It just starts going faster and faster! Thing 1 is a sophomore this year!

    Enjoy your 'down' time - you deserve it.

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  7. Enjoy the quiet time and love the chaos when they come home!

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  8. When someone asks her what her name is she should get defensive and say "Why? Are a cop?" haha ;-)

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  9. It is always harder on the mother than it is the child!!

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  10. More importantly...How was your first day of freedom?

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  11. I cannot imagine how I'll feel when Alex goes into kindergarten. It's going to be ridiculously hard.

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