Gotta go back, back to school again...

Note - the above title should be sung to the Grease 2 song "Back To School." It's a classic movie...like Casablanca. :)

So today was Katie's first day of kindergarten! FINALLY! I feel like we were the last people in the free world to start school! We had our clothes laid out the night before, along with a list of things that need to get done in the morning before we meet the bus.

1. Get dressed
2. Eat breakfast
3. Comb hair
4. Brush teeth
5. Put on shoes
6. BE FANTASTIC! (Added by John)

This morning went off without a hitch. It was TOO easy because there's no where to go but down. We were out waiting for the bus by 8:05, and the bus came at about 8:10.

"Wait for ME!!!"

I rode the bus with Katie today. I also rode home with her. While she was in school, the waiting parents were given projects to get ready for the school year. Some were cutting yarn, some were doing something with pine cones, I was tracing circles on paper plates, etc. I swear to God, ALL elementary schools smell exactly alike.

John took the morning off and stayed home with Will since siblings couldn't ride the bus. Tomorrow Katie will ride the bus on her own.

I really liked being able to ride with Katie the first day; get a feel for her bus route. She has about 10 kids on her bus and is the 6th one to get picked up. There are four stops after her before they get to the school. She's on the bus for about 30-35 minutes each way. This morning was a bit longer because the drivers were getting used to the routes. Her bus is also ONLY kindergartners.

So the REAL question is how did John and I do? John did fine - maybe he was crying on the inside. I, on the other hand, never cried, but felt very sick. My stomach was just in knots and I paced all morning. I didn't want Katie to feel anxious so I kept positive. She loved her first day - is excited to go back and made a friend named Jasmine.

That first step is a doosey.