Last Monday, we took Annabeth to school for her first day of Kindergarten. As someone who has always had a tough time with change, I really thought I would cry. But when the big day came, I actually held myself together pretty well. Brent, on the other hand, had a really rough time with it. I have to say, my husband is pretty much the sweetest dad in the whole world (with the exception of my own Dad). He told me how much he was going to miss our lazy mornings together with her, how this was the first step to her leaving us, and how bitter sweet it is to watch her grow from a toddler into a "real kid". He wants to be the one to walk her to school in the mornings which is just fine with me. He usually doesn't see them very many nights out of the week because of work, so mornings have always been precious time with his girls.
When we dropped her off the first day, my only fear was that she wouldn't make a friend. I never had a lot of friends at school, and I just couldn't stand the thought of her eating lunch alone or not having anyone to play with at recess. Fortunately, she is doing just fine in the friend department and seems to really be enjoying school so far. :) Even though part of me is sad to not have her at home with me, I know that she is so ready for this. I can't wait for her teachers to discover how amazing and smart this kid is! Blow them all away, Annabeth!
