Kindergarten

It's true. Maria's first day of Kindergarten was today. Every mom says this, but it really does feel like I just found out I was pregnant. I just found out I was having a girl. I just bought the cutest coming home outfit for her. She was just the most special part of our wedding. Now she's our big girl. And she's the best big sister we could ever ask for. But today, she was more than just a big sister. She was a kindergarten big sister. Like....big time.

It was early, and she was tired, but the first day of school means a morning bath.

Cheerios and milk. AND milk to drink. Special day.

I wish she had her backpack, but she left it at school last night for the back to school social. Jamie of course had to get in on the picture.

And Alice, too.

I have pictures of myself like this. Under that exact sign. Love.

Maria and Lydia. She's our 2nd favorite 5-year-old.

Working on a puzzle.

If I were the crying type, I might have cried this morning. But I'm not. I'm about as cold-hearted as they come (would you believe it if I said I didn't shed a tear when any of my kids were born? THAT cold-hearted). But I am so proud of Maria for having a perfect first day of big school. The best thing they got to do?

"We got to cross the street.....WITHOUT holding a hand!"

*tear*