First Day of School

I can't believe that all of my worrying and fretting was for nothing! I have been so apprehensive about this day for so long......Peter starting Kindergarten....it sent my heart pounding and my palms sweating. But once again, my children have proven me wrong!

Hannah entered 3rd grade this year at Bond Mill Elementary School. She has Mrs. Vernor, whom, so far, I am impressed with. Hannah is so excited to be back in school and to have her friends back! I am super excited for her class this year. It seems like all of Hannah's friends, as well as the girls that I like, are in the same class together. But more importantly, her "best friend" Sabrina is in her class. I hope that she really enjoys this year!

Peter entered kindergarten this year at Bond Mill Elementary School. He was nervous when we went to his orientation last week and began to shut down, but there were a lot of parents in the class as well as all of the kids. However, he loved his first day! No clinging.......No crying......... No looks of fear.......Nothing! I couldn't believe it. I was so proud of him, and in some silly way it made me sad, because for once he didn't need me, and when you have had someone need you every step of the way, you get a little attached.

Getting ready was a rush as always.......waking up, getting dressed, eating, doing Peter's preventative asthma medicine, brushing hair and teeth, making sure we have everything, taking pictures. We almost missed the bus. I pulled up, the bus was already there, we gave kisses and hugs and goodbyes. Hannah took Peter's hand and they got on the bus. Hannah has been so sweet during this whole process. I don't know that Peter or I could have done it with out her! I followed the bus to school and stood back and just watched from afar, but then they were just waiting so I went and talked to them because I was bursting with pride for Peter. Hannah thought it was the oddest thing to look over and see me, it was funny, she said "Mom, what are you doing here?" It was in one of those voices that sounded like she was completely embarrassed to have me there. I am sure that I will hear that voice many more times over the upcoming years! Peter's comment was, "They don't dump chocolate milk over your head on the school bus!" The innocent minds of children!

My heart swells when I see hints that my children love each other. Peter was carrying a bag of Hannah's supplies, having already brought his to school to help her out. One of Hannah's friends, that is in the same class said, "We need to find our classroom." Hannah said, "Well I am going to take my brother Peter to his class first, but then we can look for our class together!" I walked them to the doors of the school, gave more hugs and kisses and they were gone...

I didn't leave the house until about 10 a.m., waiting for the call that I knew would come.....It never came. We picked them up from the bus stop after running some errands and Peter said, "Why did you drive, I wanted to walk!" So we slowly followed him as he walked home on his first day of school. Precious Moments!