Yesterday, September 10, 2009, was Isabel's first day of Kindergarten at St. Annie's in Newtown Square, PA. It was a celebratory day! The day before, the girls and I made a special poster we called "A Mural of Me" all about Isabel. She attached pictures of the beach, her family, friends, a soccer player, a mommy, a dancer and other things that make Isabel special. On the first day, Isabel woke up to a fully decorated house with streamers, balloons, and a special place at the table for her to sit and eat breakfast. After finishing breakfast, we took pictures and were off to school.
As soon as we pulled into the parking lot, Isabel excitedly called out, "Cara, Cara, hi!" She was so happy to see a familiar face. Hurry mom, hurry! We jumped out of the car and quickly tried to get Brady in the stroller to meet up with her friend. Things were going too perfectly that morning....until that moment, when Isabel helping open the stroller, got her finger jammed in the stroller frame. I love everything about my Maclaren, with the exception of collapsing the frame, which is a three step process. Why couldn't I get her finger out?? Isabel was crying, pleading with me to get her finger out. "Please mom, please. Get my finger out!" she cried. A horrible, heart-wrenching moment. Finally, after what seemed like an eternity, we freed her right pinky finger from the stroller.
Our first stop on that very first day of school - the nurse's office! The principal, Mr. Kohlhepp, escorted us down to the nurse's office and shared with Isabel his own first day of kindergarten story. He told her how he fell down some stairs and needed to be bandaged up by his mommy! She half-smiled. Finally, after some ice, a hand washing, and band-aids, Isabel was finally on her way to meet Mrs. Hopkins, her teacher. Better late, than never....I suppose!
I cannot believe my little girl has started Kindergarten. I am so proud of you Isabel. You are a lovable, smart, creative, compassionate, and adventurous little girl. In my heart of hearts, I know you will mature into a very special person and have a tremendous impact on many lives. I am overwhelmed by my emotions on these first days of school....both my excitement and my fears! Time flies...it is hard to accept that my daughter will only be little for a short time and because of that I must cherish each and every moment, even the not so good ones! I love you, sweet Isabel!
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