Go for it, kiddo!

My Doodlebug started kindergarten today. True and I waved to her as she marched into the school from the kindergarten playground, accompanied (to our great relief) by two of her best buddies from preschool. We were more emotional than she was, for sure. She was grinning and proud of her new backpack and her Tinkerbell lunchbox, and we're virtually certain that she'll have fun, learn things, and make friends -- which, to us, is more than just what kindergarten is about: it's what life is about.

I bumped into a friend at the coffeeshop later, and we were discussing the various merits of the two kindergarten teachers in the "general education" track at school, where our daughters are. I mentioned that I'd observed both classes last spring when we were house-hunting, and felt that perhaps the teacher Doodlebug has might be slightly more businesslike, but I wasn't worried. "Doodlebug could make a rock want to cuddle with her," I said, and it's true. She will be fine.

That said...only 30 more minutes until I can go pick her up!!!