OUR Kindergartener....

Today marks the beginning of a new chapter in our lives. I must admit it is a very intimidating time to say the least. Entering into the world of public school, not knowing the rules and processes of the school, and even where to pay for school lunch. I was under the impression that school lunch was .80 a day and today was informed it is actually 1.40 a day so I had to quickly re budget. Not a big difference I know, but when you had intended to pay for 3 months at a time, it does make quite the difference. The principal did give us "new to school" parents a tour of the school this morning. I was able to see where she will eat lunch, the library/media center, and even the newly remodeled gym where they will be able to meet with a PE Specialist (also new to the school this year). I guess the school hallways all use to be carpet, but over the summer they tiled everything in hopes to keep an allergy resistant environment for the little ones. Those carpets hold lots of germs so I am very happy about this. Bill woke up late this morning and I was actually counting on him to wake me up, though I didn't discuss this with him before hand as he NEVER wakes up late. Alas, today was his late to wake day so we got a late start as well. Making it to the school just in time for me to rush her into the classroom as the bell rang. I am a bit unsettled as I sit here watching the clock. Right now she is headed to lunch. I wonder if she is making way okay, following instruction, and what she will choose to eat as they offer like 6 different main dish choices. I didn't even get the chance to give her a hug or kiss goodbye. She just walked right in and sat down and never looked back. I love this little girl more than life. Only another mother can understand the discomfort I am feeling today, sending my first and only baby girl off to Kindergarten. I did have a talk with her about bullying, and told her that it is likely someone will be mean to her. It is important that she understands that she is of good worth and deserves good, kind-loving, and supportive friends. I know she will find her place, I just don't want her to be teased or hurt by another child though that too is inevitable. 3:50 can't come soon enough.