She woke up that morning confident and far more chipper than usual, maybe because she had a good night’s sleep or maybe because she had no reason not to be chipper.
Her clothes had been picked out the night before, by her of course, and everything was set to go smoothly.
And it did, it did go smoothly.
It was announced that no tear would be shed (by her, I wasn’t about to make a promise I couldn’t keep). True to her word, there were no tears (from her because I created a few, but only when she couldn’t see me anymore).
This beautiful child of mine walked into her new class full of all new people and she didn’t look back, she just kept moving forward and it was up to me to let her.
I’m so proud of her for being courageous. I know she was being courageous because when I look at this photo of her, I see the uncertainty in her eyes. Her eyes gave her away, but the rest of her never let on.
My eldest, Put Pie, started kindergarten this Monday and we’ve all grown up quite a bit because of it. We got the lovely free printable “Primer Día de Kinder” sign from my buddy Pattie at Living Mi Vida Loca, you can get an English version from the wonderful Jill at Popsicle Blog. Both English and Spanish signs are available in just about every grade you can think of.
“This beautiful child of mine walked into her new class full of all new
people and she didn’t look back, she just kept moving forward and it was
up to me to let her.”
This, brought tears to my eyes. These are very true words in every aspect of watching your children grow toward independence.
Somehow, I knew you would understand.
I love that you can see the truth in her eyes. I have 2 granddaughters starting kindergarten this year. One started last week without a hitch, the other starts Monday and she has been lobbying for home schooling. She will do fine after a couple of days of drama. Kudos to you and Put Pie both for putting on your brave faces and moving forward.
Another threshold crossed!
Very big day in her life and yours! I’m glad it all turned out so well. I made a big fuss my first day of Kindergarten, the nurse painted pictures on top of my hands with mercurochrome and the principle took me around the school to show me my siblings and cousins in their classes.
How wonderful that you can remember. I don’t remember a thing. I do remember 1st grade, but not kindergarten.
oh, thats sweet- I am almost crying for you! it will be ok?!
It’s an event that some parents miss because of work or whatever. I can’t say I was at all of my kids first days. I do cherish the pictures. I’m also very fortunate to see the grandchildren making those big steps. all the best
I felt so lucky that both my husband and I could be there. I took a comp day and he requested the day off.
i wish her well *hugs* and both of you as parents! i’m a grandma now, but i still remember those first days and watching each of my little ones make that turn and wave g’bye! xoxoxoxo
I love the bilingual signs. Some of our volunteers have children in bilingual elementary and kindergarten here in Honduras. They are so precious as they demonstrate for me how to count and say words in both languages. This will be a precious time for you and your daughter.
Awwww so special.
Aww…She’s going to have so much fun! I can’t wait to hear all the stories….