Kindergarten!!!

It's been a pretty emotional day, several days, week, month, summer....as we prepared for Emily's first day of kindergarten.  My baby girl is growing up and I couldn't be prouder.  She hit several milestones this summer that were very exciting.  She learned to tie her shoes, whistle, ride a two wheeler bike, swim confidently, and I'm sure I'm missing something.  She is super determined and when she wants to do something she does it.  She decided she wanted to ride her bike without training wheels, so she made Daddy take them off and after a week of practice, and Daddy practically breaking his back chasing her around, she got it!

It was an exciting summer and she was ready for school today.  She told me she was nervous a couple of times last week before she knew who her teacher was.  As soon as she knew her name she was fine!  She had a kindergarten park play yesterday, so she got to meet some kids before she got to school.  She also had an Ice Cream Social yesterday evening, so she got to see her classroom and meet her teacher and of course eat ice cream!  She met a girl named Delaney who also happens to sit at her table.  She is one of the only kids she talked about after school, since she doesn't know everyone's name (I think).  As I see her interact with other kids it just makes me wonder who might become a friend for life...we shall see.  Is Delaney the one?  Apparently her and Emily were the only 2 kids who got a sticker today for being quiet.  If that's the case, I like her so far!  Emily went to bed last night without a peep and went right to sleep.  She woke up super excited, got ready and couldn't wait to get to school.  I walked her up to the door and she walked right in and never looked back.  I did have some tears after she left, but it wasn't too bad.  I think seeing her so ready and excited made it a lot easier to handle.

She loved it and can't wait to go back tomorrow!  I am so glad she loves school and I hope it continues for years to come.  And of course, more tears as I write this, but it's all good!  Day 2 here we come!

Park play with her friend Raymond.

They are in the same class and have known each other since they were babies.

Checking out her classroom.

Found her chair!

Ready for Kindergarten

Night before Kindergarten Reading

The outfit

The backpack and lunchbox

So excited!

When I grow up I want to be a doctor

She's getting so tall.

I remember when her head was by the doorknob!

A picture with the brother.

He just woke up and was not in the mood.

And we're off!

One last pic before heading inside.

Love her! :)