First Day of School

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She did it! Sophie started her first day of K-3 today and did great! She woke up early and said, "I'm going to school soon." I said, "You sure are." Even though I stopped this morning to take several pictures we still arrived on time (thank you, Lord!). She was very proud of her bag and really anxious to get to school. We prayed in the car and she said, "I have to listen, obey, and share at school." I said, "That's right, but don't forget to have fun." When I dropped her off in her class, I gave her a kiss goodbye and she was off to play. No problem.

Then I went to Target and spent two hours. It was really nice and relaxing! Brian called to check on me and I said I was being a big girl, but I did lay in bed for quite some time last night thinking and praying about today. After I left Target, I realized that Sophie was out on the playground right then, so I stalked her from the parking lot. Okay, stalking is a strong word, so let's just say I spied on her. I just wanted to see how she was doing! She was fine, of course, and was busy playing in the sandbox (gross). After about 15 minutes of undercover observing, I went to the library and read a magazine before I came back to pick her up. Loved it!

When she saw the van in the carpool line her eyes lit up. When I opened the door she said, "Hey Mama!" Once she got in the car she said, "I'm here!" After a little probing, I found out that she sat next to Cooper and had bumblebee cookies for snack, shared the baby dolls with Lucy, and called Daddy on the phone at school. She said, "Mama, we're going back to school again." I said, "You sure are."

So a good morning was had by all and tomorrow we get to do it all over again. I couldn't help myself and bought Sophie a Groovy Girl at Target (Vanessa) to celebrate this special day. And a Hello Kitty shirt. And maybe a puzzle. Hey, I was proud of her. You only start K-3 once in your life!