Kindergarten

Well, Karina finished her first week of Kindergarten with flying colors! She loves school and didn’t have any separation issues at all. Her teacher is adorable and she’s already made a few friends from class. And I must say that I passed the first day with flying colors as well. I said goodbye with a hug and a smile and choked back any tears that were fighting to surface (at least until I got home and Karina couldn’t see).

The EARLY mornings have gone smoother than I thought they would. Karina has been a champ getting up even though she is so tired and doesn’t understand why she has to get up when it’s still dark outside. I am already longing for the days when I got to semi sleep in but I know those days are long gone for many years now so I better get used to the dreaded 6:20 wake up call.

Today was a rough day for me. I was walking Karina to school (we park about a block away and walk) and she decided to tell me that she doesn’t need me to walk her to class anymore!! WHY!?! It’s only been FOUR DAYS and she’s already kicking me to the curb! We walk in from the back entrance, walk down one long hallway, turn right and walk down another long hallway, turn again and walk part way down another hallway to get to her room. We were only finishing the walk down the first hallway when she decided that was far enough for me. Even though I could feel the tears starting to form and the lump in my throat was getting stronger, I kept it together with a smile and told her that’s just fine with me. I gave her a hug, she said “By Mom, see you after school” and she was off—all by herself. Yes, I know I should be happy and grateful that she has the courage and maturity to do this alone (and I am) but it was so HARD!!! My little girl is growing up right before my eyes and I really felt it this morning.

Luke has been doing well this week but he really misses his big sister! When we dropped her off the first day he gave her the biggest hug I’ve ever seen. After about 15 seconds Karina told him she has to go. He just held on and shook his head “no” so sweet Karina just patted his back and let him hug her for a little longer. When we picked her up I thought he was going to have a heart attack from excitement! He gave her a big “hulk” hug that about cut off her circulation. It was adorable!

Today, Luke fell down and hit his head pretty hard. He was quite upset and after I calmed him down a little he said “Mommy, can we please go pick up Karina so I can be happy again?” My heart melted and the truth is, I felt the exact same way!



Here are a few cute pictures of Luke from this last week. Brandon was going through some military stuff and next thing I know...


Isn't he so cute? :)