All Day KINDERGARTEN has Arrived!

There was no way to put it off but I'm happy to say we are all surviving and doing pretty well. This week will be a good test as it is her first official week. They have staggered starting for kindergarten here so only a third of the class goes each day for the 1st 3. Last week she had her 1st day on Tuesday and then I had her home again for 2 and then she was back with the entire class on Friday. I'm thankful for our slow transition into the whole thing. Ky's been pretty nervous but has handled everything really well. I can't believe how old she is. I thought I'd sum up our overall feelings and then maybe share a few details.

KYLEE: Overall thinks it's kinda fun but wishes the days weren't so long. "I'm excited when I know its time to go home"
ME: I've finally stopped crying but wish I could be a fly on the wall giving her an extra hug or encouragement when she needs it. I just can't get over that for 5 years she's been with me and now all of a sudden she is spending the majority of her waking hours with someone else.

ALEXIS: "Where'd Kyie go" She's on the bus "I bus too" Every time I say lets go bye bye (to run errands) her reply is "Get Kyie" in the most excited voice.

I can't believe I've entered the phase of packing lunches, filling out endless school paperwork, waiting for the bus and getting up to the sound of an alarm. I feel like my Mom...am I really old enough for all of this. My girls finally learned how to sleep in a little over the fun summer months and now I have to wake Ky up in the morning. Isn't there a rule against waking up a child. The bus comes at 7:15! I get dressed, lunch packed and shake ready and then wake Ky up at 7. We've got getting ready fast down. My non-breakfast eater drinks her favorite meal shakes while I do her hair and so far it is working out well. You should all be proud of me the new Cheryl is up and dressed by 7. We'll see how long it lasts before I walk out to the bus in my PJ's. I do still lay in bed with Lexi and get what ever cuddles I can. I miss our hour long wake up period in Mom's bed but will now cherish Saturday mornings.

I've told Ky I'll drive her so she can get some extra sleep till her body adjusts but she is set on riding the bus. Sky did drive her the first day but now we are all bus. Amazing how much kids love this adventure. Look at those sleepy eyes. Mind you she was sound asleep in her bed 10 minutes earlier. She has some great neighbor girls to ride the bus with and the one in yellow has made Ky's transition so much easier. Our publicly shy girl is doing great and I love hearing about her adventures when she comes home. We are very pleased with her teacher and think the school district did a great job getting them ready for the year.

If any of you have good snack or lunch ideas please send them my way :)