Today we all attended Madeline's kindergarten orientation (sniffle, sniffle) and ice-cream social. She can tell you the name of her school, her teacher's name, and what class she's in (Room #1, how fitting!). We know where to drop her off, at what time, and how to package her snack separately from her lunch. I have been thinking about Madeline's first official day school since she was about three months old. That's because, as I was preparing to return to work full-time from maternity leave, I was constantly thinking about all of the things I'd be missing as a working mom. As a teacher myself, with my own "first day," I have always known that the first day of school would be something I would miss out on. Now, five years later, it's going to happen, ready or not.
Luckily, Kent has agreed to document the event for me. And luckily, I was able to see her teacher, her classroom, and her friends today. And luckily, Maddie and I both know several kids that will be in her class. And, even though I am going to miss that first day, I am excited that it will be a moment that Kent and Maddie will share and create together. Besides, even though I'll miss that first day, I do have every summer, holiday, and afternoon to spend with my "baby," and I can't complain about that.
3 comments:
sigh. It's something I think about already, too. Expect a sobbing phone call from me on Dagney's first day of Kindergarten...you will probably be Jessie's and my support!
Yes, I am weepy just reading your blog....
Go Maddie!
You are going to be the trail-blazer of the entire Bunkers' clan and I am sure greatness awaits you in kindergarten and ON!
I have no doubt your lead will act as a educational beacon of light for Sophie, Emmet, Dagney and Paige to calibrate their educational compasses with.
I just wish I could be there too.
~ Uncle Josh
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