Well... the day came and went for Ms. KK, last Monday seems like a long time ago. A lot has happened since then. But needless to say we all survived.
The whole family took KK to her class. We got there early like she does each day and sat with her in the cafeteria so she would get used to that. We all walked to the classroom and we found her seat at her table where a color sheet was awaiting her. She put her backpack in her locker that she shares with one of her tablemates. Sidebar, that was her favorite part of her first day, the LOCKER! We have since sent a kissing hand that is displayed in there for her to see an outline of our handprint with a kiss from us a note from Trev and I so she can see it every morning. The drop off was rather quick. She was a little tenative but no tears from her. I was the first to give her a hug and then Trev and then CB. I went out to the hall as to not be seen by her while I had a few tears under my sunglasses. I stayed in the hall while the boys headed to the car, I checked on her 3 times, her back was to us so she did not see me. SHE did GREAT! We raced home to one of our babysitters waiting to take Connor for the day for us and then Trev and I sped to work so we could both be back in time to pick her up together on her first day.
We picked her up in the drive-thru pick up line. (I had stressed about her all day and had made myself physically sick, almost did not make it) When she got in the car, she was not her normal talkative self, we think she was downloading all that she had just done. But in true KK fashion as soon as she was ready it was non-stop for the rest of the night.
The rest of the week is little of a blur seeing as I had a game on Thursday night and had to sleepwalk into work on Friday.
Before we head out to school, notice the excitment on her face.
The excitement has turned to a little nervousness.
After school, she looks relieved to have this day behind her.
Connor's first day of pre-school was this past Tuesday. He moved up to the Esther Class. He has met up with his friends. His class is separated by about 5 fall birthdays and 5 spring birthdays, which will eventually lead them all into the same grade in school. So 1/2 way thru last year they separated the class when they were 2 and 3. But now that they are all 3 they are going to be together for the next 2 years. He is very excited because he is back with one of his "guy" friends again. His "girl" friend moved up with him, he calls her My Lauren. They are too cute together, we might as well set the date for 22 years from now they already act like a married couple, she dotes over him and he protects her. The funny thing about this school year for him is he has MS JANICE, KK's pre-K teacher. Which Connor loves and KK is not too fond of the fact that he is with her and she is not. There is not a pre-K class this year, the first time ever at their school, some of the kids transferred out or stay at home this year so Ms. Janice has this class. I was very excited because it is always sad when they graduate up and I miss those 5 minutes with them each morning. Connor did have to say good-bye to his sweet teacher Ms. Amber, in her thank you card , he had me put in there that he would still give her hugs.
Connor on his first day of pre-school in Ms. Janice's Class
We were able to enjoy the 3 day weekend with not much planned. We went to church on Saturday and on Sunday night we went to the local Rodeo, pretty small but the kids loved it. Connor's favorite part was the flag girls on the horses! Monday was our anniversary and we pretty much hung out at the house. We did grill out steaks and chicken and had a nice dinner with the kids.
All in all we had a great start to the first 2 weeks of school and the first 2 weeks of the Cowboys season. The adjustment will take a little while, KK is starting to realize I can't pick her up early and she can't go late, and when that bells rings, ready or not she has to go with the teachers and I cannot go with her (today she was SOOO super sad and tears were just rolling down her face, I had to let the teacher take her hand and walk her down the hall) She was so tired and she just wanted to stay home and I had to explain that this school thing is not an option, mommy and daddy do not have a say, all kids have to go to school for the next 13 years, (I left the # of years out). I talked to her pre-school moms today and the story is the same , the adreneline of the first days are gone and realization has set in that they are not in Ms. Janice's class anymore, they are not with their old friends and they have to go each and every day no matter what.
Connor is ready for a SUPER FOOTBALL SEASON! He is actually doing a great job of catching the ball and not closing his eyes.
The Rodeo... Surprisingly enjoyed by all Four Fuxas
