Well, it's official. Emma is now a kindergartner. We awoke at 0630, well I did, Emma took a few more minutes. But when she rubbed her eyes and realized today was the first day of school, it didn't take her long to get ready. All the years at Rainbow Station, I have never seen her get dressed so quickly. As soon as she could, the backpack went on and the pressing of the face on the front glass door began.

"C'mon guys! We need to go to the bus!"

Of course I was taking pictures.

So many the batteries wore out! The bus arrives at 0712...it was early. I'm not sure whose grip was stronger, Karen's or Emma's. I just know Emma was so excited to get on we had to practically beg for a hug.

"Good-bye mama, good-bye Dada."

And with that and a good morning sweet-pea from the driver, Emma took her seat one back from the front. The Hello Kitty backpack firmly attached. She waved with a smile. The doors closed. Off she goes.

Did that really just happen? I'm so proud of her. Today is the first day of her school career. Pretty amazing. Soon she will be experiencing public school: learning to raise her hand, what recess is, school lunches (I hope better than the ones I had) and homework.

A chapter has been finished and a new one beginning in our lives.

I'll be OK. Before I came home I stopped by the school last night. I checked everything out for Emma.

Good to go.

Click on the Photos link above to see the pics.

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