So proud

I love this girl! 

The first day I put her on the school bus it was like having the bandaid ripped off- I had to let her be independent- and go to school. To a place where I had only been once before, and without haven't met the teachers. 

It's been quite a learning experience this last week. Sending Hannah to all day kindergarten has been a life changing event. 

She has been getting up and getting ready with little to no prompting. She practically runs out of the door in the morning to go to the bus, and for the most part I have been able to rearrange my schedule at work so that I can put her on the bus every morning (which I like!). 

She comes home and talks about her day. Music, art, PE, recess, lunch. the silly things that her teacher tells her, the library experiences, where the bathrooms are, how she has a bus buddy and loves riding the bus. It's nonstop stories about her day. She seems to really enjoy school and I'm so glad to see that. 

We have had to revamp our evening schedule to allow for getting ready for school. I'm hoping that we are able to stay organized to help with the ease of school. You know the type of stuff, showing the night before, laying out clothing the night before, making lunches the night before. That way in the mornings we aren't trying to rush to get things done or wonder where that shirt is that she really wants to wear. So far (1 week in) my plan is working and mornings are going well! 

I've signed up for the PTA. I've agreed to do some volunteering (as I'm able to). I hope that I will be able to find ways to be a part of what's happening at her school and in her life. I want to support her and her school. I believe that education is so important and enjoyed learning in my life that I hope to instill that in my girls. 

Its just been an adjustment to having a daughter in elementary school. It just seems so surreal. I can't believe my little girl is in school. That she is nearly 5 1/2 years old. That she is so independent. I want to foster her independence, but at the same time it feels weird to know that she doesn't need me as much as she once did. 

Here's hoping the next 35 weeks or so of Kindergarten are wonderful for Hannah!

J.