It was a really big day! Tuesday was Paige's very first day of kindergarten and we made it through the day without any tears! That day we made it anyway...I never guessed it would get harder instead of easier. But first and foremost here are some pictures of her big day.
Paige woke up with a big smile on her face, excited for her first day. She got up without hesitation, got dressed in the new school clothes we carefully laid out the night before and sat down for breakfast. She didn't eat much and I didn't force her as I am guessing she probably didn't have much of an appetite with all of the butterflies flying around in there. After breakfast it was time to head out the door so she and Quinn sat down to put their shoes on.
Once we were ready I had to take the a few more pictures of Paige posing with her backpack and grinning about this very big day.
Check out the Justin Bieber backpack!
One more outside!
Then into the car we went and off to school. Paige was ready and excited. And of course, a bit nervous too. When I asked her why she said because she wouldn't know any friends and would miss her momma. (Melt my heart)
I took the entire day off of work because I wanted to be there for her to walk her to her classroom and pick her up right after. It was nice to be able to take our time and enjoy the moment. Paige posed for a fun picture on the steps of the school, she picked the spot out all on her own.
As walked through the doors, she held my hand all the way down the long colorful hall filled with kids and parents and chaos! Orderly chaos, but it was quite a busy morning nonetheless and nearly every kindergartner and their parent was lingering among the four classrooms and connected hallway. Paige and I found her cubby, hung her backpack and found places for all of her classroom supplies. We checked out where she would sit, where she would rest and just took it all in. Her little classroom was a tiny saferoom away from everything big and scary that was outside that door. Her teacher was kind, yet firm. Two very important qualities in someone who has to manage 25 scared 5 year olds. Paige was going to be just fine, I just knew it. As I kneeled down to hug her before Quinn and I said our goodbyes I felt the lump in my throat trying to make an appearance. I forced it back knowing that if anyone should cry at this moment it certainly couldn't be me. My tears could fall in the car, where I couldn't touch paige's amazing confidence and trust. She returned my hug as I squeezed my eyes tightly looking for strength. She then so sweetly made sure to give her brother a hug and kiss as well. Her teacher came to collect her and she waved me out the door with a smile and she headed to the table with her new friends to color a picture of what else...a turtle. But before I left, I had to sneak just one more picture of my kindergartner.
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