Big Day for a Big Girl

It's been a big week for Natalie. She started Pre-school on Monday. Not only did she start school, she rode the bus to school. Yes, our Natalie rode the bus. She got approved to go to Hobble Creek Elementary's Pre-school because her speech isn't quite where it should be. I was extremely excited to get her the help she needs in that area. Part of me was scared because 1)she is my baby 2)she is a huge mama's girl & 3) she's way sassy. So we started getting her excited about riding the bus and going to school. Finally on Monday morning I asked if she wanted to go to school and she said "Bus". Green light for school. I got her all dressed and her hair all cute, got her backpack on (she had to have Spongebob), and waited for the bus to come. I seriously almost had a panic attack when it pulled up. She was ecstatic. She went right on and I buckled her in, said "bye", and got off. She was fine. More than fine actually. As I was walking back up the driveway Dylan pats me on the back and says "Well, you did it mom." And I did. Of course I followed the bus to the school to make sure she was ok when they got her off. Wacky parent, I know. It made me feel better. The great thing was when she got home. I walked on the bus and she started screaming and telling me "no". She didn't want to come home. The bus driver and the assistant were so great. She had a fun first week. Life is good.

Big First Day of School grin.

The backpack is bigger than her.

In her favorite seat.

Notice her protective big brother following her onto the bus. So cute.