Today was a day of firsts.
For my 7 year-old daughter (pictured back row, left), it was her first day of 2nd grade. For my little one (pictured in front, right) it was her very first day of kindergarten and also her first time riding on a school bus – the same bus she watched her sister get on for the past two years and drive away without her.
I thought for sure I would be a mess as my baby got on the bus for the first time, but it was actually the complete opposite. You see, Lauren banged her eye on a table last night and got a HUGE black eye (perhaps you can see it i the picture?) Well, she was hysterically crying this morning (a continuation from last night’s crying) which meant I had to remain strong for her.
But as the bus began its decent down the hill towards our driveway, Lauren snapped out of her crying spell. Even at 5 years-old she knows that first impressions are everything and didn’t want to cry in front of everyone on the bus.
Now it was my moment of weakness. As the girls walked onto the bus I followed behind, ignoring the dirty looks from the bus driver watching me go down the aisle. I wasn’t going to let this “first” moment go without taking this picture – one that I will remember forever.
For all those parents out there…I hope you and your children all had your very own ‘firsts’ that you will remember for years to come.
