First Day of Kindergarten!

Ainsley Brielle started kindergarten yesterday, and it was an emotional day for both Ainsley and mommy! I was going to have daddy take her, but she wanted me to, and I decided I didn't want to miss out. After saying a prayer, blowing kisses into her pockets for her to take to school, and telling her brothers that she'd only be gone 7 hours when they said they'd miss her, she waved and blew kisses. . .
then we walked hand in hand to school (in a dress, leggings and tennis shoes I might add. . .she had gym). . . .stopping to wish on a "wishing flower" on the way. . . Apple in hand for Mrs. Marty. . .

We both had on very brave and happy faces. When I walked her into her classroom, I helped her find her spot at the circle and when I hugged and kissed her goodbye she said in tears, "mommy I don't want you to go." I said, "I love you," then turned around and started crying as I walked out of the classroom. I came home, and soon after, Porter asked if he could come to get Ainsley with me. When it was time to pick her up, I took the boys in the wagon to get her. She saw me, burst into tears and couldn't stop crying. Sweet girl. I let her cry. . .what a relief to make it through her first day of kindergarten!!

Her favorite part was music, and she was excited that she got to walk with a little girl in her classroom back to get the little girls lunchbox. She said, "I only had tears when I missed you." I said, "When was that?" She said, "At my table and during gym. . ." Sweet Ainsley.

Last night at bed and again this morning Trey said, "Go with AZ!" She said, "I only have 4 more school days and then I get 2 stay at home days with you!"

This morning was easier. . .Michelle had before school playground duty, so I got to leave Ainsley with her. . .no tears that I saw. I have been praying for her today! It is odd. . .making homeade pizzas for lunch without her help, and getting 2 plates out for kids instead of three. But, God is with her. . .God is with her. . .God is with her. . .

and NOW, what my boys (well, mostly my littlest guy) have been doing while I blogged. . .

Is toilet paper tearing a sensory activity?! :) I hope so, because that's what they did while I chatted on the phone with other moms of kindergartners.

Update: My sister called and Ainsley was having fun at recess! yeah!!

Update #2: I enjoyed hearing about day 2! She said a little girl behind her in the bathroom break line thought she had soft braids. She also said she answered a question in music class. . .what does amigos mean? friends.