It became very real when we visited the school to register her, two weeks ago. We were given a little tour, took a peek into her classroom, the gym, the cafeteria, the playground, and the Principal's office.
Last week we went back-to-school shopping together to make it even more official. Markers, crayons, glue sticks, and two pairs of new shoes; everything has been checked off the list. We had a wonderful time together.
The only thing we are still going back and forth on is the size of her backpack. I think her current small one can still do for a year. Lola is trying to convince me she needs a big backpack now that she is a big girl. Not to mention that all the other kids at school have a big backpack, too. Or so she claims. Given the importance of the occasion, I will most likely cave before next Wednesday.
I am taking the day off to take her to school on her first day. After that, she will take the bus. Finally she gets to ride the big yellow school bus she always points out to me when we are on the road. In Lola's eyes, that just might be best thing about going to school.
Another milestone. My daughter truly is a big girl now. I just know my emotions are going to get the better of me next week when she disappears into that classroom. And possibly (probably) again when I take her picture as she steps onto the bus for the first time. I apologize in advance, Lola.
4 comments:
oh your little girl is getting so big!
It is every mother's God-given right to cry on her baby's first day of school. (And your other right is to high-five yourself on the First Day every year after.)
Good luck, Lola!
I cried like a baby every year except for this one on my boy's first day of school. But there will be other mothers crying at bus stops too. As for the backpack, she "thinks" she wants a big one but it is harder to carry. If you can get away with the smaller one this year, try to (my opinion). So many "firsts" for Lola and you...
I'm excited for her!
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