I cant believe I’m posting about Pella’s first day of Preschool! I remember like it was yesterday that I was bringing home my newborn baby girl! Now, 3.5 years later we dropped off Pella at her new preschool! She was pretty excited this morning about waking up to get ready for school! She’s been telling everyone over the week that shes “going to ‘cool'” We walked her into her classroom where all the other parents were settling their kids into their first day, meeting and greeting the teachers, and giving the quick kiss on the cheek “goodbyes” to their kids as they one by one were sneaking out of the classroom. I took Pella’s backpack off and hung it on her hook, walked her to the table where they had play-doh set up thinking she was going to be ALL about that! I sat her down kissed her on the lips and said I’d see her in a little bit and to have lots of fun…. Well that went all sorts of wrong, her eyes filled up with tears, and she snuck out of her seat to grab me as I tried to sneak out! She was so upset, begging me not to “Leave her”. Luckily her teachers are totally accustomed to the “cling on” crying wrecks of tiny humans they can be! She had her death grip on me, as the teacher peeled her off me insisting she would have fun, and that Mommy would be back in a little bit to pick her up! That was my sign, I had to leave… me, nick and my dad scurried out of the classroom feeling that expected guilt for walking away from our distraught Pella! I bolted home literally so I could cry, I wasn’t crying about leaving my crying upset child at school, but more over the fact my baby is NOT a baby anymore! Now and for the next 15 years at least all shes going to know is “school”. This is my 3.5 year old blossoming before my eyes into a “KID” and into this beautiful, smart little girl who will be becoming who she is destined to be, and setting the foundation for her future getting an education. Its a bittersweet feeling. Her life existence thus far shes only ever known to have me be right by her side in everything she does! I’m sure in the next couple weeks she will be become more confident, comfortable and adjusted. When I picked her up she seemed in good spirits, she was sitting down at her table smiling, I walked into the doorway and she instantly bolted for me. Her teacher grabbed her and directed her how they dismiss each child when its time to go home. Pella put her backpack on, the teacher handed her daily art project and sent her off with a positive affirmation! When we got in the car the first thing she asked me was “why” I left her there. I kind of avoided answering that question, but rather kept it simple telling her, I didn’t “leave her”. She continued to tell me about her day, and the new friends she made…. All in all I’d say she had a successful first day of preschool!

Today is also Nicks 35th Birthday! and Pella’s first day of her second round of Ballet. Life is quite busy over here! I’m looking forward to being on the go,  and maintaining this schedule, as for me it will make the remainder of this pregnancy and construction project fly by! I don’t mind that one bit!