So, it’s here.

August 17, 2009. DD #1′s First day of school.

My baby went to kindergarten this morning, and my hubby and I watched her go.

(Okay, in truth? I’m writing this post early. So, I’m only guessing how this is going to feel). I think I’ll cry. I’m guessing that, because I ALWAYS cry. At commercials. At the sight of new born babies. At movies. Listening to country music. You name it, if there’s a hint of choke-up-factor, I’m crying.)

At any rate, last time we talked about getting ready for Kindergarten, and today–here we are.

I don’t remember much about kindergarten. A few scattered memories of playing Wonder Woman and Steve Trevor with my boy-friends in the playground.

First grade? New school. Didn’t know a soul. I have a vague memory of sobbing, because I had to leave my mom! She told me she’d go to jail if I didn’t go inside, so, glumly–I did as I was told.

Walking inside the classroom, a little girl noticed my tear-stained face. She asked, “Do you wanna be my best friend?”

I blinked. “Yeah. Do you want to be mine?”

“Sure.”

Her name was Kim… and she’s still an incredible, dear friend to this day. I won’t say HOW many years later. Ha ha.

So tell, me, writer-mamas! What do you remember about your first day of school?

Whether you make me laugh! or make me cry…thanks for spending this day with me!

~Ashley