Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Delaney's First Day

Well, it's Tuesday, August 25th...a day that Delaney has been looking forward to for over a year. She's five, she's going to kindergarten, and she gets to ride a bus. Surprisingly, Delaney woke up on her own this morning--something is only does if I let her sleep in (usually until past 9am)--around 7:15. She didn't argue when Pete and I told her she had to brush her teeth. Then she went downstairs and choose cereal-Special K with Red Berries-for breakfast. After that, we brushed hair and got dressed...and she wanted to go out to wait for the bus--at 7:45. Her bus route starts at 8:16 and she is on the 7th stop. So, we hung out inside for a while, passing the time with playing her DS. As soon as she saw someone out at the bus stop, which just so happens to be across the street, she was out the door! The bus arrived around 8:30 or so and she returned just around noon. She stated she had a great day. They did some coloring, read "The Kissing Hand," and played a little. I don't think she realizes this is a five-day-a-week activity!


Ready for breakfast Delaney on her first day of Kindergarten

Delaney and Katie at the bus stop

The Bus-Stop Gang: Delaney (K), Spencer (1st), Julia (3rd), and Riley (4th)

The two left: Gwen (3) and Katie (4)

Waiting quite a while for the bus (last year we were one of the first stops, and we had a driver who liked to start early)

Passing time, by having Rowena climb a tree...

Getting on the bus...for the first time.


In the bus, she sat with both Spencer and Julia...in the middle. When I saw how caring the Ruchs were with her; knowing that no matter what, there is no turning back, Delaney is now officially a big girl, no longer my baby, I lost it. I started crying. Good Luck in school, Delaney...I know you will do so well. Mommy and Daddy are so proud of you and love you very, very much! We can't wait to hear about all of your learning, adventures, and fun. And we will always be here for you--for love, laughs, hugs, and tears. You are our shining start. We love you!

1 comment:

Donna said...

She looks so cute! I can't believe that she started kindergarten!!!!