There has been lots of things happening since I last posted. Lily started Kindergarten... Wahoo... This was a bittersweet day in our house. I was excited for her to start because she was so excited, but I was sad because this is the day that I truly realized that my little girl is growing up. As the alarm woke us all up that morning, tears began to stream down my face. Not because I was sad that I was going to have to start waking up to the sound of the alarm, although that is a very sad thought. It was because I had to get my baby ready to get on the school bus. Baths were taken the night before, clothes were laid out, and book bags and lunches were packed. We decided together that Lily would take the bus to school and I would meet her there. We wanted her to learn how to take the bus and know how to take it home. As we rushed out the door all dressed and ready to go, she hoped in line at the bus stop across the street. I was beginning to cry but trying to fight back the tears. I wanted this to be a special day for her and I wanted her to be excited about school. I was afraid that if she saw me crying, I would make her upset and that was not good for her. As she stepped foot on that bus, I knew that this was it. Off to fight on the world.. off to new surprises in life, and off to something new and bigger than what we could provide her at home. She climbed on the bus and I saw her little hands waving at me through the window glass of the bus. Nolan and I lunged back across the street to meet her at the bus drop off she we could escort her to class. At this very moment, the moment we pulled into the school parking lot, it hit me again. This is it... the big day. Moms and dads were whisking their little ones off to school, tears filling their eyes, and I realized that I wasn't the only one. We hung up the book bags, set up the lunch box, and off she went. The teacher greeted us at the door Lily turned to me, gave me a quick kiss and a hug, and say "I love you and I will see you later." No tears or anything. I was a bit sad that she was so excited to go, but so happy at the same time. Nolan on the other hand had a very hard time with having Lily at school. We went to the BOO HOO breakfast after we dropped Lily off at school and Nolan didn't want to go home. He had a fit getting in the car. We then met a friend out at the local coffee house and again, Nolan didn't want to go home when it was time to leave. He wanted Lily and he wanted to pick her up.
Days are getting easier for him now. He is in school one day a week for 3 hours. This is perfect for him to get out and meet new people. They do art projects at school, paint, play with trucks, and even have lunch. He loves his and he loves his mommy time now while Lily is in school. We also have been able to have more playdates with friends, which is great.
Chris is working right in town here in Oregon and has an office with Edward Jones. It is nice that he is close and in town if something comes up.
I am finding lots of time to volunteer in the schools now. I am on the PTO and serve as the family events coordinator, am on the "Homeroom" committee with the school district, and have even been looped into starting a girl scout troop. Yikes! I am finding myself at school and sometimes feel like a helicopter parent but I guess some would also call me nosey. I want to make sure Lily is having fun and learning at the same time. I have been home with her for five full years and have truly had a hard time separating from her. I have always been the one to help her do things, to take her places, to do projects, read to her, and teach her the necessary things. It has been hard letting that go.