Monday, August 4, 2008

Big Day!

Friday was Veda's first day of Kindergarten. She is attending a public school one town over. She woke up early and came into my bedroom already dressed with hair brushed and said "I'm ready Mom!"

She said heart felt goodbyes to Choco and Haui


First thing in the morning we all had breakfast together in the Cafeteria. They had parents say their goodbyes and wait outside for the kids. Then they announced the kindergarten classes and had them walk down the red carpet to their classes. The parents and teachers clapped and cheered them on. It was so cute and they felt so special. I thought that was such a great idea! They were so excited, they didn't have a chance to get sad.
But we moms cried like babies.

8 comments:

carey said...

Oh my gosh! Is she as tall as she looks in that first picture? I love the heart-felt goodbyes to the animals...

We are so proud of you, Veda! (I think they should give all kids red carpets for the 1st day of school...)

The Duke Family said...

I love the red carpet idea as well. I bet they all felt like celebrities for a moment. Just wait Kaycee, once Kindergarten starts, kids seem to grow so much quicker. It seems like I just sent Jonathan to kindergarten and now he is starting 4th grade in a couple of weeks. Cherish the moments!

Teresa

Susan said...

Already in kindergarten!?! I remember the snuggles and giggles from my little Veda back in Albany. They belong to you for such a short while.

Tanya said...

How adorable! Sounds like she's going to do great. I'm proud of both of you for surviving such a milestone day!!

Valerie said...

Veda is too cute. Did you send her to school with the hair-do she did or yours? Matthew starts kindergarten in a few weeks. I don't think I'm going to cry though. You're too nice. You're house/land/kids are all amazingly beautiful. So Lucky!! Finish your book and then we can talk vampires. Aren't we dumb.

Torrey said...

My little V is getting so big. That sounds like a great day. I'm sure she loved it and already has tons of friends. We miss you guys.

Grace said...

sob.

saxeliz said...

how is it possible that veda is in school already?!?
wow...
good luck mama!
i hope y'all are well. miss you...
xoxo