Addie's First Day of School!!!

I really never thought the day would come that I would send my sweet little girl to kindergarten. I always knew it would happen but somehow never was really ready for it. It seemed like just yesterday that she was Rhett's age, waddling around and making up songs and saying "no dea (no idea)". She began the day with much excitement and anticipation and being the first day of school so did I. I only wish that I was able to stay with her a bit longer at the beginning of the school day but I had to go and welcome my own new crop of kindergarteners. Luckily, Addison is such that she parted my side with no sad good-byes or tears. She was SOOOO ready to begin this new journey. After all - she does get to come and give me hugs at recess time which is nice for both of us.

I've never really had too many reservations in sending my children to public school. I work in one and it's great - really great! I do, however understand and feel priveledged that Melba has always tried to maintain the "school-like" atmosphere that I grew up with and loved so much. I sincerely trust all of the teachers and know that all of them are there because they love children and love teaching. I feel so blessed to have my chidren go to that school!! And sending Addison there on her first day was actually a comforting feeling and not one of "I'm leaving her with the wolves" - which so many mother's experience as they send their child to school for the first time.

After school I asked Addison how her day was and usually kids her age will just shrug and say it was good. And then they can't remember any details - not Addison. After volleyball practice on our way home she talked non-stop about her classroom, her teacher, her new friends, recess time, P.E. time and she kept saying that she was going to pray that she could go to school every day. Needless to say she LOVED it!!! I hope and pray that her school experiences are positive and hope that she continues to love it as I did.

I really did not get emotional that first day - probably due to the fact that I had so many things going through my mind with my own classroom that I had no time to really think about it. But as I sat at home that evening and reflected on my day the tears came. Just remembering the first five precious years with Addison and how fast she grew. I realize all too clearly to cherish Rhett right now and his young innocence - it won't be long before I'll be leaving him at the door of the very same kindergarten classroom.

I look forward to this year and seeing how and what she'll learn. I pray that she'll be a little witness and shine for Jesus to her friends and teacher.

Getting ready to go to kindergarten

Addison and her teacher Mrs. Drescher