I have been an emotional wreck this week.  I knew it was happening, but just didn’t want to face the reality!!  My girls are growing up!!  Madelyn is going to kindergarten this year and riding the bus to school.  I think the bus is what is freaking me out.  It is something that I have no control over.  (I’m tearing up as I type about it…I’m being so silly!)  I’m trying hard to be happy…because she sure it, but I am going to MISS her!!

The odd thing is she is only going for two and half hours (half day) and for the past three years she has gone to pre-school for four hours.  I realize it is all a control thing.  I want to be the one to drop her off!  I want to make sure she is safely in her classroom or with her teacher.  I want to be the last face she sees before she walks into the building.

If I’m feeling this emotional over a half day of kindergarten I can’t IMAGINE her going to college and actually moving out!!!  I’m not normally like this…I’ve got to get a grip, right??

As Claire (my 3 yr. old) pointed out, “But, after kindergarten she is going to be here.”  It’s just a hurdle, I get it.  BUT, it doesn’t mean I like it.  Who knew letting go would be SO hard.

The big day is a week away.  I’ll let you know how it goes. 🙁

~Angela