The first day of kindergarten for Felicia will soon be upon us! I have been worrying about the day that she goes off to school for quite some time now. You know the crazy things that a mom can conjure up in her own mind. Will she get lost? Is someone going to be there to show her where the classroom is? I often think about her getting dropped off at the front of the school and just standing there while every one else goes about their business. Then everyone is inside the building and she is standing alone on the sidewalk. I know that this is not reality! I have sent three other children to school and all of them were safely returned to me at the end of the day. But, I still worry!
Last night was kindergarten orientation! Felicia had been very excited about this day for a long time. She waited patiently all day and spent a great deal of time choosing just the right outfit for the occasion. We arrived at the school a few minutes early. A crowd of excited parents and children were waiting for the doors to be opened so we could all flood through and head to our classrooms. Felicia held my hand tightly, she was becoming a bit nervous. As we walked down the hall, I looked down at my big girl. She had a huge smile on her face! This was it! It was finally happening! We dropped her off with her new teacher and headed to an assembly of parents meeting with the principal. I could not stop thinking about my little girl off on her own.
After we learned about all the things that kindergarten parents need to know, we went back to the classroom to meet with the teacher while the kids watched a bus safety video. Then, it was time for a bus ride around the school. This was the moment she has been waiting for! This was what truly makes a "Big Kid"! The bus! She beamed the biggest smile ever and giggled with glee when the bus took off for their short journey around the building! What a proud moment for her! She had become a full fledged kindergarten student!
So next week, I will send her off on the bus to start her new adventure! I can't wait to hear about all the fabulous new things she is learning and about the new friendships she will form. *sigh* She is growing up!
Last night was kindergarten orientation! Felicia had been very excited about this day for a long time. She waited patiently all day and spent a great deal of time choosing just the right outfit for the occasion. We arrived at the school a few minutes early. A crowd of excited parents and children were waiting for the doors to be opened so we could all flood through and head to our classrooms. Felicia held my hand tightly, she was becoming a bit nervous. As we walked down the hall, I looked down at my big girl. She had a huge smile on her face! This was it! It was finally happening! We dropped her off with her new teacher and headed to an assembly of parents meeting with the principal. I could not stop thinking about my little girl off on her own.
After we learned about all the things that kindergarten parents need to know, we went back to the classroom to meet with the teacher while the kids watched a bus safety video. Then, it was time for a bus ride around the school. This was the moment she has been waiting for! This was what truly makes a "Big Kid"! The bus! She beamed the biggest smile ever and giggled with glee when the bus took off for their short journey around the building! What a proud moment for her! She had become a full fledged kindergarten student!
So next week, I will send her off on the bus to start her new adventure! I can't wait to hear about all the fabulous new things she is learning and about the new friendships she will form. *sigh* She is growing up!
Awww! Exciting times!
ReplyDeleteIt's exciting and sad all at the same time, isn't it?!?!
ReplyDeleteKindergarten orientation? That's an awesome idea. I don't know that they do that here...but it gets the child AND the mom adjusted to things.
ReplyDeleteI'll say a prayer for you and for her that all goes well...and I know it will! Stay strong, Mom!
ReplyDeleteI felt that way when each of my older 2 started Kindergarten. Now my baby will start pre-school and I am feeling VERY anxious.
ReplyDeleteGood luck to Felicia!!
Oh Sandy.....my heart goes out to you but it's so wonderful she is sooooooo excited!!
ReplyDeleteSo sweet. That's great that she is so excited for school!
ReplyDeleteMy youngest is in 2nd grade now. They do grow up so fast! :)
That is SO cute! My oldest niece is going to be starting kindergarten this year, and she is SO excited, as are the rest of us!
ReplyDeletewonderful times and memories, you'll never forget!
ReplyDeleteAwww! Your "baby"!!!
ReplyDeleteAnd pretty soon the bus will be no big deal and the next thing you know she'll be applying for college and...hey, why are you crying? Was it something I said?
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She sure is growing up. What a sweet memory--make sure you savor every moment because they really do get big fast. (Mine is now 29 and engaged.)
ReplyDeleteOh, girl. I feel your pain. We did that last week. Mommy was a blubbering idiot. Cole was fine. I was much better on Day 2! :)
ReplyDeleteThat will be me in two weeks. She is looking forward to it but I kind of don't want her to go.
ReplyDeleteWhat an exciting time for Felicia! At least you still have Madelyn at home with you! I think that's going to be the real tough one to let go! BTW, cute new profile pic.
ReplyDeleteWonderful and heartbreaking at the same time!!! Bella is loving it and I know Felicia will too. Hang in there Mom!!!!
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