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The First Day of Kindergarten (and More)

September 3, 2013 Family 9 Comments

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We did it! The first day of kindergarten finally arrived today.

I didn’t cry, though I’ll admit that when we walked onto the playground and saw all of the kids and their families gathered together to go into the school, I almost lost it. I repeated my mantra of “hold it together, hold it together” over and over in my head throughout drop-off and bit my lip a few times to prevent the inevitable tears. R was such a trooper—a very quiet trooper, but that’s his way of processing new information and experiences. Once he found the books and cars in the classroom, he settled in just fine and barely blinked when Grandma and I left.

We have other events to celebrate today: my daughter moves into a new preschool classroom, my husband starts a new job, and my husband and I mark our eighth wedding anniversary. September 3 has turned out to be one of the memorable days we’ll hold in our hearts for some time to come.

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Kimberly

9 Comments
  1. September 3, 2013
    Shell

    What a cutie! Hope he has a fabulous first day!

    • September 5, 2013
      Kimberly

      Thanks for reading, Shell–and yes, he did!

  2. September 3, 2013
    Cheryl

    YAY! Hope you have a great time celebrating ALL of these accomplishments.

    • September 5, 2013
      Kimberly

      Thanks, Cheryl!

  3. September 3, 2013
    Aunt Antoinette

    He is growing up and so handsome too. Hope all went well with G’s day and Happy Anniversary –

    • September 5, 2013
      Kimberly

      Thanks for reading, Aunt Antoinette! xxoo

  4. September 3, 2013
    Sue

    Yah!! Such a milestone and SUCH a cute kindergartener he is! Congrats on all fronts – ESP for holding it together 🙂

    • September 5, 2013
      Kimberly

      Thanks, Sue, for reading!

  5. September 5, 2013
    Nana

    Congratulations to wonderful R, know he’s going to have a great year, so much to learn, his specialty! … R, I LOVE your backpack, your sign and you BIGGGG smile! Have fun in kindergarten!