growing up

Today was Emily's first day of pre school. I have so many mixed emotions about her going to school. I am happy because she is going. Happy to get some time with just Jonah. Sad because she is learning from someone else. Sad because she is not a baby anymore. But, I know this is going to be great for her and for me :)
We have been talking about what she will do at school. Learning to write her name, meeting new friends, playing out side and doing crafts. She got to wear her favorite dress today. This was not just good for her but, for me because we didn't argue over what to wear and why pj's aren't ok for school. When we got to school I decided to leave my camera in the car. She usually gets camera weird with me so I decided to just be there with her and for her instead of being crazy camera mom :) but, when we got up to the school there were other kids taking pics in front of the school sign and I asked Em if she wanted me to take her picture in front of the sign and she said, yes. We went back to the car and on the way she stumbled and scraped her knee a bit. This could have been the start of a bad drop off but, I was prepared :) I had owie medicine right in my purse :) jelly belly's :) she got one and we were all good. She let me take her pic in front of the sign and we went in to meet her teacher.
Mrs. Lobb in rm 20 is Emily's first "school" teacher. She warmly greeted Emily and showed her her cubbie hole and then directed Em to where Mrs. GG would help her make a name tag. Then Emmy was off playing with out a tear and barely a look. At one point I went to her to tell her I'd be leaving soon, suggested to her that she should introduce her self to the other kids, gave her a hug and kiss and said my good by's. I walked around snapping a few pics and talking to other parents and then quietly slipped out.
When I got home it was just me and Jonah. I wasn't quite sure what to do with him. Usually he and Emily are just doing their thing and me mine. I took the oppertunity to play with just him. We played blocks, Mr. Potato head and read a few books. before I knew it it was time to go pick up sister.
When we arrived she greeted us so enthusiastically.
"HI MOMMY!"
"Hi honey, did you have fun?"
"I made a friend, Zoey"
When she saw Zoey, she gave her a big hug. It was so cute. Then Mrs. Lobb came over and Em gave her a big hug too. Mrs. Lobb said that it was a good day and that Em was a good girl :) I know she is but, it melts my heart that she is with others as well.

O there is more but, you get the gist.

Till next time.
-Kelley

Want to check out more pics from her BIG day? Check out the slideshow