One Sad Mommy

Looks can be deceiving

Daddy went to school, too

This morning I was one sad mommy.  Today was the day that has been on the calendar for over 3 months.  Katherine's first day of school...I got up at 5 this morning to "practice" getting myself and everything else ready in the mornings.  Katherine woke up around 3:30 this morning to eat.  I had to wake her up to get ready around 6:00.  She usually goes 3-4 hours between feedings the day so she was surprised when I woke her up to eat.  Considering everything that must get ready and done I was pleasantly surprised that we were all out of the door shortly after 7 this morning.  Paul and I both went to take Katherine for her first day.  Both kids rode with me and Paul followed behind.  I must say I have been dreading this day but knowing all the teachers and the routine at Luke's school made it a lot easier on all of us!  Katherine's teacher is the same as Luke had in the one-year old room.  That girl loves babies, especially rocking babies!

Luke ran in to his room then Paul and I got Katherine settled in her new room.  Luke thinks it is neat that Katherine is at his school now and the teacher promised he could visit anytime he wanted. Katherine smiled as I kissed her bye - nearly broke my heart.  Somehow I did not cry!  I decided to keep myself busy until I went back to get her around 11:30.  I am easing her and me in to her school routine.  I went to the grocery, K-mart and the post office all before 9:00.  It is amazing how much quicker errands are without kids in tow.  I made a pit stop at home then headed out for more errands before I picked her up. 

The teachers said she did great.  She cried a little and really did not have a nap.  That is what I was afraid of.  She only slept 20 minutes out of the 4 hours she was there.  Needless to say she has pretty much been asleep since we got home around 12 with the exception of waking up to eat and play for a little bit.  Poor girl is worn out!  Tomorrow I plan to leave her until mid-afternoon and then a full day on Wednesday before returning to work Thursday.