Well, no success. Yesterday was a big day in our house. Olivia went to her first day of Kindergarten. Last Friday her and I went to orientation. Her class is capped at 18 students, which is very nice as I have heard some of my friends from the Metro East talk about how their kids are kids are in a class of 24+ kids. A 24:1 ratio was something I was not looking forward to. So, when I heard the class was capped at 18, Daniel and I were ecstatic. So orientation was good, her teacher seems very nice. She seems very excited and enthusiastic to start a new school year. For Kindergarten they do a staggered start which means that M-Th only 4 or 5 kids from each class go for a full day and then on Friday they all come together as a class. So yesterday was Olivia's turn. Daniel went in late to work so we could all take her. She was SO excited to go to school that I think she barely slept the night before. I have to admit, I wasn't sure how I would react to my baby going to school. I held it together while we were getting her to the right spot to wait for the start of school. Walking in, she kept looking back at us and it kinda broke my heart but I know she was more than ready to go. As soon as we were out of sight of each other, the flood gates opened. I am sure I embarrassed Daniel just a little bit with my blubbering. I will blame it on the pregnancy hormones :-). So, after fighting the parent drop-off line, we made it home. Daniel left for work, I cried a little more and then got myself together and went about my day. I think that it will be nice to have some mommy/Cameron time for the next 6 weeks or so until Addie comes along. Cameron kept asking where Olivia was and I know it will take her a few days to adjust.
I picked Olivia up at the end of school and she was VERY excited about her day. She pretty talked about it nonstop until she went bed last night. I have no doubt she will excel at Kindergarten. I hope she continues her love of learning and school, it makes me so happy. The stability that it creates is something that we have all been lacking lately with all the moving and trying to get settled. Her next day of school is Friday and she has requested to ride the bus. I am a little apprehensive about that but I know I have to let her spread her wings. Wish me luck-
*On another non-related note, Olivia lost two teeth a week or so ago. Her and CJ were in the tub on Sunday night and two of her bottom teeth came out. She was so excited and was anxious for the tooth fairy to visit. The tooth fairy came through and left her a $5 spot.
