Bittersweet

Today was one of those happy/sad/happy/sad/happy kind of days. I'm sure that thousands of moms are experiencing the same feelings. This morning I sent my youngest off to Kindergarten. Full. Day. Kindergarten. There's part of me that thinks I've never heard of anything quite so beautiful. Two kids....one in 2nd grade and the other in K....do you realize what that means to me? There is the potential for eight solid hours of....say it with me, people.....peace and quiet! So, that's the happy! happy! joy! joy! part of my feelings. On the other side of things we have the fact that my little girl is no longer going to be the same little girl that has been home with me for the last five years. I'm losing my 'best lil' helper', pb&j sandwich maker, and random crazy dance party partner. *sniffle* I know it's all good and she's going to love school and her AWESOME big brother will keep a close eye on her. I want her to be independant and strong and to grow and learn....but I want her to be my baby, too. So, her and I will start new mom 'n daughter traditions that will work for this new stage in her life and it'll be great. But I'm still going to miss the pre-k Miss. P.

Here they are in their first-day-of-school glory. Mr. N. and Miss P.