Hudsen's First Day of PreSchool

WOW! So glad this day is over! The anxiety Justin and I had leading up to today completely exhausted us. We knew SHE would be fine....But I wasn't so sure how WE would do. Just the fact that starting today she would be in school for the next 22+ years (that's including 4 years of college...and who knows after that, law school? and I hear it takes 10years for a PH.D - OMG!

Well, she is off to an amazing start! No first day of school jitters for this little one. She was ready and shared a few thoughts in the car while waiting in the parking lot before heading in to Day 1.

Then a quick photo shoot to document the special day!




Sorry Dad - you're a blinker...and Hudsen hates the camera so this was unfortunately the only shot I got of you and your big girl :)























I on the other hand....had been practicing the perfect proud mom pose for weeks, and knew to go with some shades to omit the possibility of blinkage...or worse...tears :)

I had enrolled Hudsen into school for the upcoming fall...and we found out that someone had moved, so there would be an open spot starting in March if we wanted to take it - so we jumped at the chance. Coincidentally, today was also Parents/Grandparents Day....so after dropping her off at 9, we were asked to come back at 10:30 to watch the school in action. It was perfect! Loved seeing Hudsen mixing in so well with the other kids, and following directions from her teachers. When we walked in, she was wearing a smock and painting with a few others kids. (Loving that the mess witnessed here was not made at our house)

Then she took a few 100 trips down the indoor slide...

and road some of her favorite toys...(all while taking an important call mind you)

























She wasn't afraid to share the spotlight and let her little sis in on the PreSchool action...





And was fairly aggressive with the parachute which was kinda fun to see...

All and all, it was the best possible first day of PreSchool-and it was followed by lunch when we got home and then a quality 3 1/2 hour nap.

I am also happy to report that I kept the tears to a minimum....only shedding a few on the way in the car - but I blame Taylor Swift and whatever girly, cheesy, reminds-me-of-my-daughter, song that was playing at the time :)

Our whole family is looking forward to the rest of the school year and anxious to see how she grows and learns more and more. We are so excited to help her along this journey - as she already appears to be a wonderful student :)

And to Hudsen - someday you will read this, and I just want you to know how PROUD your Dad and I are of you! At 2 1/2 years old, you have already amazed us with all that you know and do each day and we love you so much!