Maddie's First Day of Kindergarten

Well, the day I have been dreading finally arrived today - Maddie's first day of school. The child was up on her own at 6:30 this morning ready to go. Tucker went into work late this morning so he could go with us to drop her off. We had breakfast as a family and then off we went. Starting on Monday morning, Maddie will go over to the daycare, eat breakfast, and then ride the school bus over to the school. (On the days I am off, I will be taking her to school.) So, this morning, she found her room all by herself. I was very proud of her. After a few pictures and hugs, Tucker, Nathan, and I left our little girl to explore her new world of learning. She was so excited and did very well. Neither Maddie or I cried this morning!!! YAY!!

Tucker went on to work, while Nathan and I went to run errands. We later met up with Tucker for lunch. Then, home for Nathan to take a nap and I did laundry. Then, Nathan and I went to pick Maddie up at 2:40. While waiting in the car rider line, I got a little teary-eyed. I was so excited to see her and her sweet smiling face! She was very excited and could not stop talking about her day. She went to gym and played outside on the playground, which I think were the highlights of her day!

I am very pleased that her first day of school went so well. I hope the rest of the year goes as smooth. She likes her teacher and that's good thing thus far!

Maddie and her backpack - it's bigger than she is!

Maddie and Cooper. He was in her class at the preschool. Always helps to have a familiar face around!

This is what she was doing when we left. She never looked up......The decorated wall outside of her classroom.