The First Day of School. Ever.

So!  Lots going on - Vacation!  Trunk Shows!  Finished Projects!  But.  I'll get to all of that later.  Because today was a very important day.  Today was my daughter's first day of school.  Ever.

She started today at a local preschool as part of their 3 day 3 year old program.  We've been talking about it with her ever since we decided on a school back in January.  Today was finally the day.  She was SO EXCITED:

No, really.  She was up at the crack of dawn and bouncing off of the walls.

I ended up throwing them in the car about 20 min early just to get her to calm down for a bit.

Putting makeup on in the car.  Wonder where she learned that behavior from.

She was one of the first kids there - we actually waited outside for a few min before the teacher opened the door.

Her school bag is a Brave bag because it has her picture on it.  Wait.

And as soon as she did my kid took off running.

Pictured:  the cloud of dust where my kid used to be.

Um... ok?  I mean not only was there no drama or tears or woe but SHE DIDN'T EVEN SAY GOOD BYE.  No, really.  Not a wave, not a glance back.  I mean... I was flabbergasted.  That was not what I expected. 

Pictured:  Someone who is confident, excited, and totally does not need their mommy anymore at all.

And while it tugs on my heartstrings a bit to be cast aside so quickly this is what she's been preparing for.  I just didn't quite realize she would be SO prepared.

The dude and I headed out for some one on one time:

Really, mom.  A doctor's trip?  With shots?  Preschool sucks.

Before braving the pick up line:

First time waiting in a carline.  Aka what the next many years of my life is going to look like.

I am happy to report that she was very glad to see me.  Smiled and took my hand all proud.

Her Main Kitty was in the car waiting for her.

She talked about school a little bit but it was really just little pieces.  She's got an entire life now that's all her own.  And her world just got a whole lot bigger.

But she did tell me one very important thing:

"I like school."

I am so, SO proud of her!