First Day of Kindergarten

I took Cailey to her first day of Kindergarten!! She was so excited, we did her hair, her nails and she wore a new outfit Grandma Pat had bought her for school.  Kymber and Cailey held hands and walked to her classroom.  We found her cubby and put her things away and she went to her desk, a little girl that sits next to her helped her put on her name tag.... I already can tell they might not be sitting next to each other for very long!!! uh oh!  :)
She was really excited and barely said goodbye... I'm so happy for her, she has been so excited for this!

When we were leaving the teacher handed me a stapled piece of paper.  Kymber and I walked back out to the car and I opened it up.  I can tell you that I was not the least bit upset, sad, or anything about Cailey starting school.  We have both been SO excited for this. BUT when I read this poem I did get a few tears :)  So, those of you with little ones going to school, be prepared to read it!!! :)

Her teacher seemed amazing at meet the teacher night, and again she seems amazing today.  I can't wait for our year with her and to see how much Cailey progresses!!!!! I'm so excited.

THE FIRST DAY

I gave you a little wink and smile 

As you entered my room today.

For I know how hard it is to leave 

And know your child must stay.

You've been with her for five years now,

And have been a loving guide,

But now, alas, the time has come

To leave her at my side.

Just know that as you drive away

And tears down your cheeks may flow

I'll love her as I would my own

And help her learn and grow.

For as a parent, I too know

How quickly the years do pass

And that one day too, it was my turn

To take my child to class.

So please put your mind at ease

And cry those tears no more

For I will love her and take her in

When you leave her at my door.