Kate's 1st Day of Preschool!!

Today was Kate's first day of preschool. She has been so excited to go to school for months. It's hard to believe that it is finally here. She woke up this morning and immediately wanted to go to school. I think that maybe I should have signed her up for morning because she is going to have a hard time waiting until after lunch to go to school.

She had to get dressed hours before it was time to leave and wanted me to get her hair done so she would be all ready for school. All morning she kept saying, "Is it time to go to school?" and "Please, mommy, just take me to school NOW!" It was so funny. I thought that I needed to distract her so I decided to run a few errands this morning and then take her to lunch. So we did, just me and Kate. It was so fun. I took this picture of her before we left the house. She looks so grown up. I can't believe my baby is this old.

She wanted me to take a picture of the two of us together. I really don't like these close up shots, but how could I resist her sweet request?

So, when we pulled up to Miss Courtney's house as soon as I unbuckled her, she jumped out of the car and said, "Bye, Mom." I just stood there. I couldn't believe that she didn't even need me to walk her into preschool. She is so grown up. It also made me feel sad that my baby is so big. This next picture is of her walking into preschool as fast as she can, all by herself. She was definitely ready.
As I slowly made my way into the preschool, this is what I found when I went down the stairs. She had already put her backpack away and was sitting on the rug ready to go. It was so cute. I sure love this girl. She has the cutest and funniest personality. She keeps us all laughing and entertained all of the time.
She didn't even need a hug and a kiss goodbye. She was all ready to start school. She looks so happy and I am so glad for that. There were other kids crying and not wanting their moms to leave and here is Kate totally fine and ready to start.
Today I have reached quite the milestone. All of my kids are in school. I honestly never really thought this day would come. It seemed like I would always have a baby with me. While Kate was at school I went to work, all by myself. That is something that rarely happens. I have taken all of the kids to work with me for so many years that honestly I didn't quite know what to do with myself. I am going to miss my little sidekick on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, but I am excited for all of the new experiences that she will have. I know that she is definitely ready to be in school.

In the time I have spent alone today, I have been thinking about how extremely blessed I have been to be able to spend so much time with my kids these past 6 1/2 years. It has been challenging and crazy at times, but I have truly enjoyed every minute that I have had with them and I am so grateful.