Is she in Kindergarten already?

I have heard that question more times than I can count this summer and I am a little sad to say, "Yes, she is." My baby girl started Kindergarten yesterday and I don't know who was more nervous, Arden or me. It was my first day, too. I am always so wound up the night before the first day; I can't sleep which isn't good because I have to have sleep. I always tell my class that I am just as nervous as they are. Teachers are like performers, and somedays we get a standing ovation and others, a few tomatoes thrown our way. If you are a Muppets fan, I need not explain that one! Mike went with us and stayed with Arden for a little bit longer than I got to because I had to go to my class and welcome them for their first day. It was a great day. She got to be with friends from Covenant and a few new ones. She doesn't go back until next week because of phasing but I can't wait until she is there full time. It is so nice to have her at school with me; she can keep me straight!

Showing off her new lunchbox and, of course, the HSM backpack!