It’s not JUST the first day of Kindergarten

Today I send my baby, my first born, off to Kindergarten. I will take pictures and gush over how adorable she looks in her Hello Kitty T-shirt and pink Princess backpack. I will kiss her goodbye and her journey will start.

But this is not JUST the first day of Kindergarten. This is the first day of her educational career. Starting today she will say goodbye every morning Monday through Friday and head off to her classroom. During the summers I will get my time, but she will miss her friends. She will attend Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, and High School finally leaving us for College.

Today starts her journey to learning and growing. This is the day that her life, and ours are changed forever.

I know I often overthink things but now when you see me wiping away tears as I send her in to her little classroom you will know why.

*I love you Peyton. You are such a strong and beautiful girl. I wish you the best today and know you’ll succeed far past anyone’s expectations*

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Sherri says

August 30, 2011 at 10:21 pm

So sweet Rachael. It is SO hard to let them go, someone else's beliefs and rules, ways to do things, and no more of that precious time together like it used to be. You get used to it but it is sad. Hope it was an easy day!!

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Kimberly at Rubber Chicken Madness says

October 27, 2011 at 2:17 pm

Awwww....so sweet! And I know you know this already, but the years will fly by. I shake my head at how quickly it really does go...my "babies" are a sophomore in high school and a 7th grader now.

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Rachael says

October 27, 2011 at 4:26 pm

Every time a milestone like this happens, I can't help looking ahead to high school and college and... he's only 5, but I can't help it!

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elle says

October 27, 2011 at 5:50 pm

What an awesome tribute to your daughter. I am having so much trouble watching my seventh grader morph into a mini adult! It's so hard to let go. Your post reminds me to enjoy this time and these precious memories. Elle www.istylellc.com

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Golda Smith says

October 27, 2011 at 6:37 pm

That's so sweet. I remember leaving both my babies on their first days. I was so happy for them and the new friends and adventures they would have...of course I was happy as well. Now they're in 2nd and 3rd grade and it seems that time is going so fast. I want to go in slow motion for a while. SITS girl, Golda

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Claudia says

October 27, 2011 at 9:12 pm

Oh man!! I was a mess when my youngest started kindergarten this August. I couldn't realize what my problem was, but I think you stated it best, where it's not JUST the beginning of Kinder, it's the beginning of their Journey away from you! Ugg, I can't take it!lol. I am happy for them (for being in school and having fun and learning) but so sad too that those baby days are just memories now....

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