Kindergarten

Today Hadley started Kindergarten. Has it finally come to this day? I've always loved the beginning of school when I was younger. I loved the Fall season approaching and back-to-school sales. I imagined today that someday Hadley would one day be leaving home to go to college for the first day of school. I am so confident in her abilities to achieve so much.

I managed not to cry even though I so desperately wanted to. I knew that I would scare Hadley more if I cried or acted anxious so my approach has always been to be very matter-of-fact about school if not excited. I could sense her apprehensions a couple of times as we waited outside for the teacher to let us in the classroom but all in all, I think she was prepared for today to happen.

When I picked Hadley up from school, I wish I could say she ran to me with open arms and a smile with excitement about what they did. But she was very nonchalant and when I gave her a hug and asked how it went her only reply was disappointment that they didn't learn anything (as I had promised) but it was all 'rules rules rules.' And that was it. She didn't want to discuss anything else or talk anymore about her day.

We'll see what tomorrow brings . . .

The night before Chris gave Hadley a beautiful Father's blessing about all the good she can do and the example she can be to others. This is so true of Hadley. She is such a sweet spirit that I miss during the day when she is not around. She entertains her siblings, plays with them and helps me take care of them. My only hope is that school does not spoil her character but strengthens it.