I wanted Josie to give her teacher an apple on the first day of school. I told her it was for good luck. This is her teacher's first year and I thought it'd be funny and a cute way for her to remember her first day of teaching. Josie would normally do this without any hesitation, but on Tuesday at the last minute she decided she'd rather eat the apple. Can't win them all. I was also hoping to get a quick picture of Josie with her teacher and she firmly shook her head no. I'm not used to seeing Josie nervous. The kid has enough confidence for the two of us, usually. But even with the nerves, she walked in and sat in her seat without holding our hands. (Part of me was hoping she wanted to hold my hand till the very last second.) She gave hugs to her brothers and was ready for us to leave. Billy and I looked at each other, shrugged our shoulders as to say now what, then we headed to the door.
After we got the boys buckled up in the car, Billy gave me a great big hug and said, "We did good babe, she was ready!" That's when I realized even though I wanted her to need me, I couldn't be more proud that she didn't.
The week before school we tested out the playground
Friends from preschool Mia, Josie, and Luke
Let's get this party started!
Mama's baby girl... note the apple in my hand
William saying good luck
Benny giving hugs
End of the day. I asked Josie what she thought. She said, "Mom. I didn't like it.... I LOVED it!"
