First Day of Kindergarten

Bailey and her schultute the night before school.

(a German tradition and a Leseberg tradition)

Bailey's schultute was filled with underwear (of course!), socks, candy and a new dog lovey (usually has school supplies, but I bought her packet online and they are sent directly to the school).

First Day of School/Night Before School Special Treat.

On the first day of school, my Mom always had a special treat (almost always Brownies) for us. We had Guh and Papa over Sunday night for dinner, and since Brandon wasn't going to be home on Monday night, I decided to do the treat last night. I made her a cake that was supposed to look like a piece of paper.

Getting ready to go to school.

Always cute!

Bailey and Mrs. Witanek
I drove Bailey to school this morning and walked her into her classroom, and as soon as we got there, she said "Okay, Bye, Mom." SNIFF! She was so ready and excited to go! I wasn't though!

I insisted on one last picture of her before we walked away. This picture will be forever ingrained in my memory and heart...Bailey...so ready and waiting for kindergarten I managed to hold the tears back until we were out of the school. But not Benson. He started crying and screaming for "Bubba comeback! I wanna go! Bubba!" Luckily he had friends come over today to distract him. But as soon as "Bubba" got off the bus, he started screaming for her and didn't leave her alone until they both collapsed in their respective beds.

Here comes the bus!

All of us Kindergarten Mom's got so excited when we saw the bus round the corner to our street. Part of the excitement was because the 45 minute wait in 105 degree sweltering heat was over (the bus was late!), but mostly because our babies were back. I'm heartbroken to think I only have about 4 hours (awake) with her every day now. I know this is what is best though... ...because she had SO much fun!

She was so excited to tell me (and Grandmas and Dad!) all about her day. She loved it and had a wonderful experience. I know she will do great...but it still hurts.