I'm loved

Well, we started school on Monday. Once again, I barely got a "goodbye" from Mary Ella. She had pure excitement/joy written all over her face. I must say though, I do get a very enthusiatic greeting from her at the end of the day. Certainly that counts for something, right???

Addy??? First of all, I had a hard time choking back the tears on this one. The whole way to school I kept thinking, "Addy hasn't had enough time to be the baby of our family" Guilty, guilty, guilty....I felt like I was somehow cheating her. In reality I know this "gift" of another sister will mean so much more to her in the long run. So we get there and we showed up to a room full of little ones crying. She, like many of them, became nervous and held onto my leg for dear life. I made a quick exit and, of course, she quickly settled. I showed back up to pictures on the door of playtime, art time, snack time, etc. She was engaged and happy in all the pictures. However, when I peered at the half door, I noticed her little pom pom pony tail. She was watching each mother come to the door and as soon as she saw me she began whining with a BIG smile on her face. Yeah, I'm loved.

Moms at Cracker Barrel

So I walked out of school the first day and there was a group of moms heading over to Cracker Barrel for coffee and breakfast. Well, coffee and pancakes...this was a no brainer. Of course I followed. Annette (Caleb's mother) met us there and we had a great morning laughing together and just enjoying some genuine fellowship time. I have been so blessed to be surrounded by many wonderful women and the mom's at Mary Ella's and Addy's school are no exception. All of them are so much fun and such good people.

Overall, it was a successful first day!