The First Day of Kindergarten - Came and Went

Are there any similarities?
(thanks Megan for the idea! )


Today was our BIG day and it was a huge success!

This morning I took Paige out to the bus so we could meet the driver and to prepare her for tomorrow. We are quite fortunate because the bus stops right in our driveway. All I have to do is look out the garage door to see it!

We met our driver, Mr. Bill and he assigned Paige a seat. He told me he would find someone very nice to sit next to her! Thanks Mr. Bill!! Then he asked Paige if she would like to go see her seat before they left, of course we did! Again, thanks Mr. Bill!

Paige was nervous at first but as soon as she got off, she turned around and waved with a big smile on her face. Then she skipped into the house, "I'm so excited to ride tomorrow!!"

So I'm feeling good on the bus front.

Next up...school!

We had an assigned time to go in and meet her teacher. When we got there, Paige was very quiet and held my hand rather tightly. Soon though, she began playing and made some new friends. While she played, I filled out some paperwork and talked with her teacher.

After meeting her teacher, my fears are GONE! I nearly cried as I thought about how good God is to put this teacher in Paige's life.

This is a woman who has been a mommy for 20 years. She stayed home with her kids while they were young and then went back to work when they went to school. It is evident that she LOVES children. She seems kind, warm, and just plain wonderful!

She assured us parents that she would treat our children as her own. What a blessing!

I am extremely excited after today! I am grateful to God for being so good to me and I look forward to the days ahead.

Now to my Paige -

I love you sweetheart! My prayer for you is that you will let the light of Jesus shine through you! That you will have a soft heart for others and treat them with kindness and respect. I pray that you will be a good listener, obedient, and joyful!

Paige - I can't believe you've grown so fast. I am very proud of you! I am grateful to God for you! God has big plans for you kiddo! I love being your mommy!

Now off you go dear - LIGHT up the halls of your school!! I love you...always and forever!