I didnt cry today

This is a miracle! I think I wanted to, or thought I should, but walking Bella to school for her first day of "real" school, meaning, all day, was a very happy thing! We met the teacher, she knew some friends, she was in familiar surroundings which made both of us feel good. And, it helped that she was SO over me taking her picture this morning. I think I may have actually embarrassed her, as demonstrated by the less than enthusiastic look on her face when I asked her to smile in front of the school. (I cant blame her!)




Its been a quiet morning in the house, I don't think Moses knew quite what to do with himself, but we managed.



Bella's favorite part of the day:

"We got to have lunch, and man was it loud in there. I sat next to a new friend but then someone took my place so I sat next to someone else. Do you know that when you eat at school you don't need money? I thought I had to have money but you just walk up to the lady and tell her what you want, its a miracle. I didn't want to hurt your feelings so I ate my sandwich and chips because I love sandwiches, and the smell of books....and I read your love note"

I love the feeling of a schedule again. Although summer was great and fun and I was sad to see it ending, the Fall brings apple crisps, cooler breezes and earlier bedtimes. We go from running in the sun and sprinklers to planning this years Halloween costume. Its great.