Ok. I scoured this magazine for any hints to get through today. Nothing. Oddly enough, putting your child on the bus for kindergarten doesn't qualify as adventurous. Hmmm. I disagree.
At any rate, I thought I was ready for this but since I didn't go to sleep until 1 am and I woke up at 4 am, I'm thinking I was a little more nervous than I thought. Aidan, was very excited. He woke up early without any prodding. He got dressed, ate breakfast and proceeded to watch the clock for an eternity.
Our little Devin has been very nervous about her big brother going to school. So... I bought her a little bear for Aidan to give to her this morning. It was a hit. Except.... it sent Andy over the edge. He got a little......um.....misty.
When it was finally time to go outside, we had to have an emergency potty stop. He was just coming back outside when the bus rounded the corner. He ran! 
He hopped on that bus and didn't even look back! I introduced myself to Carol, the bus driver. Big Brother Austin had Carol until he was too cool to ride the bus. He told us she was pretty nice. I think her smile was pretty good too! She didn't even flinch when I told her I needed a photo. So. Aidan's in his seat and the bus pulls away. I turn around to find Andy and Devin in tears. And... then I got going. I love that my husband is so sensitive about his kids. I love that Dev loves her big brother that much and despite being a little disappointed he didn't need me more, I love that Aidan was so excited to go to school.
Now Austin doesn't exactly let me photograph him anymore but I want to share that Saturday was his 16th birthday and today he went to school to help freshmen find their way. Hopefully, I won't hear about him selling elevator passes! : ) So... the school year is off to a fresh start. Love, love, love the fresh start feeling! Hope you start something new today!
Donna
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