First Day of Kindergarten

Caden had a great 1st day of school on Monday. She was so happy to be at school and was not scared at all. I was happy, but I still cried like a baby when I left.

Caden in front of the school.

Closer Up!

On Monday, Grandma sent an email with the following picture saying 'remember this!'
(I think that I cried that day, too.) I love that I have a picture of her holding the same thing in this picture and in the one below it.

1st day of Childrens Day Out - Summer of 2006

1st Day of Kindergarten

Caden in her chair at school

Caden with her teacher Mrs. Coggins

Thank you to everyone who called to give us your support on Monday. I have the best family ever and it felt great to have everyone to talk to on such a hard, but happy day. I love you guys!

Now I am getting nervous

I have been asked a few times about how I feel about Caden starting kindergarten soon. My response has usually been that I am okay with it now, but I am sure the reality of it will hit closer to the first day of school. Last night reality hit and I am so nervous. We went to the school to meet her teacher last night and even though things went great, I am still nervous.
Actually, I should be feeling great after last night. The kindergarten enrollment was not as large as predicted so at the last minute the teacher we thought Caden would have for the year was moved to Pre-K. That turned out great for us because now her teacher is the wife of a co-worker of mine. I still do not really know her, but some how it makes me feel better. Maybe like she isn't a complete stranger that I am leaving my child with all day long. Does that make sense? Besides, Mrs. Coggins seemed really nice and she said she would take care of my baby for me. That always helps.
One thing I have been worried about is the fact that Caden will have to make all new friends. At least that is what I thought. Last night we found out that a little girl on her old soccer team as well as one on her current team are in the same class! I don't know that they will be best friends or anything, but she will know a couple kids.
Monday will be a hard day. I am worried about the school being so big. Drop-offs and pick-ups scare me and she will be eating in a huge cafeteria for lunch! I hope she doesn't feel lost and scared, but I am sure she will be fine. It will probably be like the first time I dropped her off at childrens day out when she just took off running into the classroom without a second thought or a 'bye momma'.
Yep, Monday will be a hard day.