We’ve been waiting all summer for today.
But now that it’s here,
I just want her home.
And she couldn’t disagree more.
{Update 4:00 PM: School was “SO much FUN! I Loved it,” she reported. She cannot wait to go back– I don’t think I EVER felt that way about school. It’s adorable!}
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I love that you got on the bus to take her picture. Too cute! Hope you make it through today without crying…I’m sure I’d break down as soon as the bus pulled away!
christy´s last blog ..Four random thoughts
Oh, no, I have been in tears. I didn’t expect it to be so hard. WAH!!!! I want her HOME!!
Now you have me crying! My little girl starts preschool next week. How did they get so big? Wah!
My mom always said having a child is like having your heart walk around outside of your body. So hard to let them go, even if it is just kindergarten! How far away is college?
Your darling girl looks ready to conquer the world in that bottom picture :)
That’s so true. She just feels so… far. I hate not knowing exactly what she’s doing. Sigh.
*sigh*
You’re killing me, Scary…you’re KILLING me.
gah.
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Oh, I went through this 2 weeks ago. I know how you feel! Its so hard though to just “send” them to someone and trust that they will be ok. My little girl is so independent so it was a little easier! I know she will have a blast today at school!
She’ll do great. I don’t know what I’d do if she’d been crying!
School started today? Poor you. It’s hard to let the kids go, but you’ll get used to it. I promise. :)
Lolli´s last blog ..#GNO Live!
Oh, I know. Quickly, too. :)
Look at her, she’s so excited! It’s adorable. It’s so odd when they go to school for the first time, I bawled the first time I sent Sarah to school! (ok, the first week). I waited until I was in the house, then I cried like a baby!
Elisa´s last blog ..Missing you. And you and you and you.
She does look about 15 in that 3rd picture, waving you off. Like Mom, Hi, you can go away now, you’re embarrassing me!
C @ Kid Things´s last blog ..H1N1
Exactly. Just the beginning. :)
At least she isn’t crying with you! She looks so happy. Hang in there, Mom!
You got ON THE BUS? To TAKE PICTURES? Cool.
But tomorrow she may ask you not to leave the house.
lceel´s last blog ..Before and After
Ha! Hey, the driver TOLD me to. What was I going to do- decline?! :)
You were ON the bus… and she was SMILING! LOL I love that. I’m so not looking forward to Baby Girl starting school. I know it is going to just about kill me.
Jennifer´s last blog ..Broken
Too cute! You can expect me to join in with you on Tuesday. :-)
Mwa´s last blog ..Ode to the dress
What a cutie. Hope she has a great 1st day.
And I hope it goes by really fast for your sake! :)
Shannon´s last blog ..What a view!
oh momma you are the sweetest Mom. I adore this post.
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You got ON the bus?! That’s awesome….and may I suggest you keep doing that year after year after year. :)
Futureblackmail´s last blog ..IN WHICH I DIE A LITTLE
I’m never going to live that down, huh?
My little Miss I doesnt start kinder until Monday. her outfit has been laid out since… um…. the 4th of July.
OHmommy´s last blog ..My terrible, horrible, no good, very bad trait.
She is such a pretty girl. Don’t worry, she’ll be home soon!
Notesfromthegrove´s last blog ..My Old Friend
Lol it look like she is giving you the “talk to my hand” pose in that one picture!
Beth´s last blog ..Virtual meets Reality
You did well Jill! i mean letting her take the bus and not driving her to school. a big step for Lily but an even bigger one for you.
bittersweet but the pic of her on the bus [YOU got ON the bus?!?] is so filled with joy and pride . and she looks like you in this pic.
good job mom and its okay to cry.
How sweet. I love that you take pics. I went into my 3rd graders class to do it this year. I know my time is limited!
Starnes Fam´s last blog ..Movie Reviews
My day is coming soon. It know is going to be rough.
Jen, buried with children´s last blog ..Crush
She is beautiful and so is this post… the pics are lovely. And I’m teary.
Loukia´s last blog ..Road trip!
We don’t go back until Sept 8th. When school (pre-k) ended last year I pondered what the heck I was going to do to keep my 4 yo busy all summer and now I can’t believe that it’s almost time to go back. Still second year of pre-k for her but she goes on the bus and is at the elementary school so it’s pretty emotional.
Julie B.´s last blog ..These Kids of Mine
Am tearing up seeing her on the bus looking so brave and independent. What a bittersweet day:)
awww ! she’ll be just fine though, before you know it .. she’ll be faking illness to stay home !
Kaitlin Johnston´s last blog ..Raven’s First Bath
When will my heart stop hurting?
So cute! I can totally relate. The first day of school is always a bit sad for me.
Lynn from For Love or Funny´s last blog ..The most boring place in the entire universe
The waiting must be a hard thing. Hope the day is over soon for you.
SeattleDad´s last blog ..A Timeless Debate
Your beautiful little Miss Independent looks so excited heading off to school! My twins start Kindergarten in two weeks…one can’t wait and the other wants no part of it. I’m going to be a mess on Day 1.
Mags´s last blog ..Fun at the local water park!!!
Oh she’s so beautiful and shiny on her first day! And I’m sure by now she’s back at home, and you’ve gotten to hear all about her day. And hopefully you’re feeling a bit of relief. Tomorrow will be easier. :)
Suzy Voices´s last blog ..Bunnicide: A Tale of Murder and Mayhem
I know how it goes. My son started school yesterday.
Amber´s last blog ..The First Day of Second Grade…
Great first day of school photos!
How many tears were shed on your part?
T Rex Mom´s last blog ..New Toy Find…
Many. :)
So hard to let them go. School is only the first of many letting go’s you will have to do. I think it is the hardest. She is beautiful.
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Thanks, all. :) She was so freaking sweet about it. I’ve been a ball of mush all day!
adorable kid…just like her momma.
it cracks me up that you got on the bus to take the last picture. you are a good mom.
and hot (just sayin)
Sara @heartmychloe´s last blog ..I love everyday people
My daughter absolutely wailed the first day that she went to kindergarden. I’m so glad that my ex was the one to bring her; I couldn’t have handled it. For weeks afterward, I had other mothers who had been there come up to me and tell me that they cried for HER, never mind their own kids.
Of course she came home that day with smiles, saying that she had a great time and had made new friends. She has loved school ever since.
Kat´s last blog ..Back to work
Oh my gosh. I mean this in the nicest way:
You are such a dork! I can’t believe you GOT ON THE SCHOOL BUS to take a picture of Lily.
But it is a cute picture. You are THAT mom.
Texan Mama´s last blog ..Tired of Feeling Bad
I am totally THAT mom. Deal with it, my friend. :)
A big pat on the back for making it through the first day of kindergarten. That’s a tough one. I love that your daughter had a great time too. I don’t know when kids start to dislike school, but I don’t look forward to that day. Enjoy the moment because there is only one first day of kindergarten
carrie anne´s last blog ..Literacy Lava: promoting literacy with children
She is SO absolutely beautiful! And I got a little teary reading this. *sniff*
And how did Dad do?
DCUrbanDad´s last blog ..There is still time to have your voice heard. Am I wus?
He was a wreck. She blew him a kiss from the bus and he melted. He is a big pussy though, especially with her.
It gives me hope that even if she is running off for school, she still doesn’t mind having you take her pic on the bus!
Lori Z.´s last blog ..Wordless Wednesday: Lives of Leisure
That first day is filled with so many mixed emotions. It’s great that the kiddies are growing up, and it’s not so great that they are growing up. Mine are in the 11th and 8th grade this year, and I feel the exact same way.
Your pictures are adorable.
Teri´s last blog ..Rabid Boy
So, is she up already (5:45) ready to go back? She’s soooo cute!
She’s my late sleeper– I’ll be needing to wake her up!! The boys, on the other hand, are up at 5. Blech!
I know it was hard but she was so cute, and look at the brights side you’re preparing your baby for her big future
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I remember those words. They so didn’t last!
late comment (I couldn’t bring myself to do it earlier, as I am having dry heaves at the thought of walking my girl to school in 2 weeks & dropping her off at kindergarten)…. but where’s her backpack from??
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Awwww… :)
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I just think it’s amazing that she smiled so beautifully for you while you took pictures of her on the bus! What a wonderful relationship you two must have. And I love your “picture story.”
Jane´s last blog ..The Shortest Distance Between Two Points
Oh my gosh. This just made me cry and cry. We don’t start until September 8. She is going to do great. So cute : )
Life with Kaishon´s last blog ..Crisis Averted!
That is adorable. I could never wait to get back home from school!
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That smile on her face says it all! Glad she had a great first day! : )
Elaine´s last blog ..Just A Reminder
I for sure never wanted to go back. My son starts preschool next week. I can’t believe it! I’ll miss the little booger, but part of me is excited… about one less kid to take care of in the morning :P
Bruce Teague´s last blog ..Jonas’ Journey | Not So Easy Jet
i love that you got on the bus – that’s so totally what i would do!!!
scrappysue´s last blog ..spring
I wish my daughter seemed that happy about going to school. Lucky you! Great pictures! I can’t believe you got on the bus. My daughter would never speak to me again.
Jennifer´s last blog ..#92. Go to Ripley’s Believe it or Not! Museum in Atlantic City
How wonderful that she loved it!! Hang in there, girl!
Jessica – This Is Worthwhile´s last blog ..9/3/75
you got on the bus with her?! SO not cool, mom!!!