Loved the First Day of Kindergarten!

< It was an early morning for Paiyton but she didn't mind at all. She was so excited to be going to school. We all had breakfast together and talked about school. Grandma was on vacation this week so she was there to tell Paiyton to have a great first day as well. When it was time to leave I set her back pack down for her and she said to me "Mommy did you put my hanitizer (hand sanitizer) in my pack pack (back pack)?" without laughing out loud I said yes my sweet girl I did. (I have rubbed off on her with the germ precautions obviously.) Then she proceeded with wanting to go down the list of other items to be sure they were in her pack pack.....I love it! Posing with her can that she decorated for school! Emmah wanted to pose for a picture with Sissy. I love these little apple socks..... apple was the theme of the first school outfit, it was also on her pony tail band that you can't see! I know, I know not very practical but oh so cute. I have to say I was doing well and held my composure until I stepped out of the class room to leave than tears started a bit. Though she is growing up and starting this new phase I can't wait to share each New thing with her this year. I am so very proud of Paiyton and happy for her. She did such a great job today. Than as I walked down the hall I was reading this Poem that Mrs. Neumeyer gave to each Mom this morning with a baggy attached that had a travel pack of tissues and some candy in it. It was so sweet and nice. I LOVE that Mrs. Neumeyer is Paiyton's teacher, what a Blessing.

Mrs. Neumeyer's Poem

I gave you a little wink and smile As you entered my room today. For I know how hard it is to leave And know your child must stay. You've been with her for five years now And have been a loving guide. But now, alas, the time has come To leave her at my side. Just know that as you drive away And tears down your cheeks may flow I'll love her as I would my own And help her learn and grow. For as a parent, I too know How quickly the years do pass. One day a while ago, it was my turn To take my child to class. So please put your mind at ease And cry those tears no more For I will lover her and take her in When you leave her at my door.

Love, Mrs. Neumeyer

Does this poem pull your heart strings even more or what? But at the same time it gave such reassurance and peace with leaving Paiyton on her first day of school.

My sweet girl LOVED Kindergarten. When I picked her up the first thing she said was "Mom I need a PACK PACK with wheels...this one is to heaby (heavy)" I said oh really she said yes really. It was too funny and cute all at the same time. Obviously she had seen someone else with one that had wheels that morning.

Grandma and Aunt Mary were waiting when we came back from school. Paiyton was very excited to tell them all about it.

WHAT A FABULOUS DAY!