First Day

 

 When Lola was almost six months old, we were driving by our neighborhood school on the first day. I remember feeling so excited that I was lucky enough to be staying at home with my sweet babe instead of waiting for the arrival of a new kindergarten class- something I had always loved, but was also thrilled to not be doing that year! Every year since, I continue to tell Lola how lucky we are that we get to spend the school year together. The past five and a half years have been so blissful with my sweet girl.

I have been feeling very torn about Lola starting kindergarten. For the most part, Dan and I are so excited for her to be attending St. Aloysius. We both talk about her making friends that she will have through 8th grade, and probably even through high school. We are also looking forward to becoming friends with the parents of her friends that she makes, as well as being involved with the school community. Lola will wear a uniform to school, something she is excited about since she didn't wear one in preschool at St. Als last year. Last spring, we met her teacher so Lola is feeling really confident about moving classrooms and starting kindergarten. Her excitement puts my anxious heart at ease.

Lola, you are one of the sweetest, kindest girls I have ever known. I know this year of school will bring lots of smiles, new friends, even more confidence than you already have, and wonderful memories. Your dad and I are so thankful that you are in such a special place where you will learn and grow this year. I look forward to your hugs every day when I pick you up and the afternoons we will spend together still. Love you, little kindergartener!

 

 

 

 Mac got to have a special first day of school as well. I surprised him with a "Make your own superhero cape kit" that we designed and put together. He was thrilled ;) I'm thankful to have a bit of time with this special boy before his brother arrives, but am also looking forward to mornings with my BOYS while Lola is at school!