That dreaded Sunday night came...the one right before the first day of school. Daddy was gone for a work trip, leaving Mommy at home alone with the kids along with the knot in her belly thinking about what the next day would be like.
Avery had her new outfit set out along with the perfect book...this girl was ready (and has been ready for months!)
Once Avery was asleep, Mommy snuck out to do some artwork on the driveway.
Seriously, Class of 2027....no joke!
She got ready like any other 5 year old girl would...they all curl their lashes, right?
She had a special pancake breakfast and was happily surprised by Mommy's artwork when we opened the garage door!
I wonder when she is going to change her mind about her future profession.
For now, I find it quite flattering!
The walk down the street to the bus stop...
and we were surprised and happy to see cousin Madi there!
(Her bus stop is on the other side of the neighborhood, but she came to ours so she could sit with Avery on the bus! *Love* that girl!)
Here is what Avery is saying under her breath as she pats me on the shoulder...
"Mom, you're not gonna cry, right? Please don't cry."
She's fitting in along just fine with the bigger kids at the bus stop.
She got on the darn bus so fast, I could barely snap a picture of her. She gave me a hug and kiss and didn't turn back!
And a huge piece of my heart rode away on school bus #11 just like that...
<<tears>>
12:09 could not have come sooner. Mommy was so anxious to see her girl and to hear about her day.
She was all smiles when she got off the bus and her entourage of family was waiting for her!
Her #1 favorite part of the day: the bus ride ("It was bumpy, so I'll have to get used to that. But it was awesome!')
#2 favorite part: meeting her new friend who "has diabetes and a pink insulin pump."
#3 favorite part: "I didn't even get homework!"
We took this later that night to show off her school pride! Maybe by the time she is in 5th grade, this shirt will actually fit.
I am writing this now that Avery is more than a month into the school year and I have to say, she has transitioned beautifully! She is confident and has no hesitation (unlike Mommy). She is happy to go each day and looks forward to the weekly "specialty" (art, music, gym, etc.) We can already tell she is learning so much. She comes home and she tells us all about the things she did and the conversations she had and how great her teacher is. She does get homework every so often, but it is usually pretty fun to do! Mommy and Daddy couldn't be more proud of their young lady (who is growing up way too fast!)
