Aubrey's First Day of Kindergarten

Where did the time go? I mean seriously? How could she be 5 and going to kindergarten?

She has been waiting for this day for over a year... the bus stop is basically our driveway, and last school year - everyday, she would watch her neighborhood friends get on the bus and couldn't wait until it was her turn.

Well like most summers, it was over in the blink of an eye!

We had a countdown going, every day she would tell complete strangers "4 more days until I ride a bus to kindergarten!"

We did all the orientations, met the teacher, toured the school, tackled the big school supply list, and
debated on back packs in the Target back to school aisle for about 15 minutes...

The night before, we read a poem from her teacher and put "Jitter Glitter" under her pillow to help her sleep well - which didn't work very well.... lets see - up once for water, up once for a bloody nose, a bathroom trip, a lost stuffed animal and a bad dream later it was kindergarten morning!


I have been taking her photo in this chair since the day she came home - the tradition lives on!

I was excited to get back on a schedule! She did great - breakfast, teeth brushed, hair done (had to trial a few hair styles), dressed and ready to go in 15 minutes flat! She stood in the living room with her book bag on for literally 30 minutes!

We walked down to the bus stop - again literally outside our garage (lucky me!) and were greeted by her neighborhood friends! When the bus came, her face was gleaming! A quick kiss and she was on the super packed bus!








We walked down to the school, and yes we beat the bus to watch the kiddos walk in on their first
day! When she got off the bus she was in awe staring at the school and a little 'deer in headlights'. Her neighborhood girlfriends took her hand and away they went. She blew me a quick kiss and away she went!

And Kate and I made the 5 minute walk back home. Before the school year, we got to decide if she was going to be in morning or afternoon kindergarten. And it was a real debate for me - morning meant more of a routine, and one on one time with Kate while Aubrey was in school and one on one time with Aubrey while Kate napped after school. Afternoon meant 2 hours, kids free - to work, clean, sleep, and get in some me time... The business woman in me and the mom in me where at odds! But the mom side always wins! Kate has never had me one on one and this was her time!

At the end of the school day, Kate and I walked down to pick up Aubrey! I am so geeked that we can walk to her school, that's to some gracious neighbors that allow us to walk through their yard! Aubrey came out, telling me all about her awesome day! And when I asked about where she ended up on the behavior chart, her answer was, "well mom, My teacher said if I stopped talking she would move me up to blue, so I stopped talking for a little. I guess I talk to much, but whatever"

Yep, that's my girl xo

What a blessing that I am able to watch her get on the bus, walk to pick her up and have one on one time with both girls! Coaching has allowed me to be with my girls as much as possible.. My dream has always been to be a stay at home mom, but also provide financially for my family and this dream is quickly becoming a reality!

If your dream is work from home and be there for all these big milestones, than coaching could be a great fit for you - let's chat about it!

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