Our first day...not the best start.
Yesterday was my daughter's first day of school. We were very prepared. We had all the supplies and we even had her lunch packed the night before. All her new clothes and her new shoes were laid out and ready to go.
The alarm went off very early Monday morning and things pretty much went downhill from there.
First off, my husband left his cell phones on his night stand, so there was absolutely no way of contacting him. I learned of this after I texted him that I was going to the store that morning after dropping our daughter off at school and wanted to know if he had any requests for the week's groceries. I send the text....I heard his phone vibrating from across the room...crap! Oh well, no big deal.
I get ready for the day and then wake up the kids and get them fed and dressed; we are doing great on time. 7am rolls around; time to load everything and everyone in the van. I do that. I put the key in the ignition...I turn the key...nothing...crap!!! Of all days for this to happen!!! The engine didn't even try to turn over. It was just dead. I called my mom, but I knew she was already at work and didn't know if she could help. Thankfully her husband was home and able to come and get us to school on time, (well, 5 minutes late, but not bad considering).
We finally arrive in the classroom and after many hugs and pictures, my daughter was ready for me to leave. I'm so proud of her, she is so big and so excited to take on kindergarten. She has a big job ahead of her...20 years of learning, and she is so ready.
Now I have to deal with MY separation anxiety! I've taught and prepared her as best I could. For 4 years we have been together full-time, learning, living, loving; and now she is gone all day and I'm not there to watch or help her. I can't be there to cry when she cries, to praise her successes, to laugh at her jokes, (and she knows funny...). My time at home with her is over. It was so precious and went by so fast...I am truly grateful for such an incredible opportunity to be a mom to such an amazing little person.
So now we close the chapter on being a precious, sweet baby and start a new adventure in her life...school days.
The alarm went off very early Monday morning and things pretty much went downhill from there.
First off, my husband left his cell phones on his night stand, so there was absolutely no way of contacting him. I learned of this after I texted him that I was going to the store that morning after dropping our daughter off at school and wanted to know if he had any requests for the week's groceries. I send the text....I heard his phone vibrating from across the room...crap! Oh well, no big deal.
I get ready for the day and then wake up the kids and get them fed and dressed; we are doing great on time. 7am rolls around; time to load everything and everyone in the van. I do that. I put the key in the ignition...I turn the key...nothing...crap!!! Of all days for this to happen!!! The engine didn't even try to turn over. It was just dead. I called my mom, but I knew she was already at work and didn't know if she could help. Thankfully her husband was home and able to come and get us to school on time, (well, 5 minutes late, but not bad considering).
We finally arrive in the classroom and after many hugs and pictures, my daughter was ready for me to leave. I'm so proud of her, she is so big and so excited to take on kindergarten. She has a big job ahead of her...20 years of learning, and she is so ready.
Now I have to deal with MY separation anxiety! I've taught and prepared her as best I could. For 4 years we have been together full-time, learning, living, loving; and now she is gone all day and I'm not there to watch or help her. I can't be there to cry when she cries, to praise her successes, to laugh at her jokes, (and she knows funny...). My time at home with her is over. It was so precious and went by so fast...I am truly grateful for such an incredible opportunity to be a mom to such an amazing little person.
So now we close the chapter on being a precious, sweet baby and start a new adventure in her life...school days.
posted by mitchellsbrain @ 9:43 AM
4 Comments:
At August 12, 2008 5:53 PM ,
mitchellsbrain said...
Pulling back the tears right now. You must of been a mess as you were writing this post. The girl is going to be hating us before we know it.
At August 13, 2008 8:46 PM ,
debigustafson said...
I am so proud of you Kristina...you and Steven have just begun to raise a beautiful, smart, well adjusted young lady. Keep up the good work.
Love, Mom
At August 15, 2008 3:37 PM ,
Stephen and Lisa said...
Has Steve invested in a giant bat yet? That girl is going to be a heartbreaker from day one! Well at least we all know that Steve can take on several 5yr olds at a time in a fight. :)
At August 18, 2008 12:13 PM ,
Kristina said...
I am going to have t-shirts made for her that simply read: "Man/Boy Eater"
Of course, the little boys won't actually be able to read them until first grade. ;)
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