Charley goes to Kindergarten

I feel like it was yesterday and Charley was a baby...now she is five and we are a week into kindergarten at Rutland Elementary.  I know people say it goes by fast, but this is much faster than I could have imagined.  She has such a fun and imaginative personality and catches on so quickly.  I know she is going to thrive in school.  She hit it off with her teacher Ms. Bachelder, and I am so looking forward to how she grows and learns this year.  Of all her gifts, she knows what it's like to be loved.  My biggest prayer is that she shares that love and kindness with everyone.

On the night before kindergarten, we read a few books and spread confetti all over her bed and pillow.  (Daddy wasn't a fan of the party and mess...Momma and Charley loved it!)

Our sassy girl wasn't nervous or sad when we left her in her classroom.  She actually barely looked up when she gave us our side hugs as she continued on her first coloring page of the day.  Craig and I made it to the hallway before our eyes got watery.

Charley has begged to ride the bus since we talked about her going to school.  It was NOT even an option in our book.  I didn't even want to sign the "if she only rides one time this year" form....until I waited in the car line ONE day...then I changed my mind!  She's home before I would get out of the line.  Carter can stay in her bed and nap.  Charley loves it.  And I don't have to wait in the longest line ever!  It's a win all the way around.