Well today was the day I had been dreading for a long time. Madison started Kindergarten at Mercury Mine Elementary School. The day started off good. She picked out what she wanted to wear which was a shirt Grandma Rita bought her because it had an embroidered bird on it. She also wore some cute bermuda shorts that luckily had the adjustable waist band inside so she didn't have to worry about messing with a belt. She seemed very excited about going to school and helped me get her lunch box together last night. When we arrived at school she walked into her classroom and sat right down at her desk. She sits with two other boys, the little girl at her table did not show up today. The teacher then had them all sit down on a big rug which Madison was a little bit hesitant to do. She finally did sit down and raised her hand when she was suppose to for roll call. At the end of that time we then had to say our final goodbyes so that they could go on a tour of the school while the PTG spoke to the parents. I was doing really good until I gave Madison a kiss on her hand (told to do by teachers because they were going to read them a story later that related to that kiss) she started to cry. I gave her a hug and told her it wouldn't be long before I picked her up and then I just kind of pushed her into the line. As she was waiting to go out with the other kids the teacher noticed she was upset and came over and gave her a big hug. That made me feel so much better!! She wasn't the only one who had some tears. There was another little girl named Emma who was not thrilled about this whole school thing. Her dad had to push her out the door and close it behind him all the while she is kicking and screaming. It really does just make your heart break. I left the school feeling like I left a part of me behind. It was a long two hours waiting for her to get out of school. Luckily for me she only has to go a half day until Thursday at which time she will start going all day. When I finally did get to pick her up she was all smiles and said she had a lot of fun! I know she is going to do great and I am excited to see all of her new accomplishments that lie ahead.
