Wow!  Is this day really here?  Am I really old enough to have a child in kindergarten?  Is he really this old?

We are ALL very excited for this day.  I think Parker has been counting down for almost a year now.  He was in the 4-year old class in preschool, so when his birthday came in January and he turned 5, he was SURE it was finally time for him to move on to Kindergarten - because you go to kindergarten when you are 5.  He is more than ready and excited to start 5 FULL days a week.

Ryan has been telling everyone that Parker is starting kindergarten and I think he is just as excited!  He will rule the house for the next 2 weeks until his preschool starts.  Although the fighting will be at a minimum, I think he is really going to miss the interaction he had with Parker this summer.  They really did learn to become good buddies.

And for me… I’m thrilled this day is here!  I know Parker will do well.  He loves learning and school…. and I’m excited for him.  I may just be the only mom who didn’t shed a tear today, but I really am not sad that my little boy is growing up.  I’m really really enjoying this age.  Parker has always been a great kid, but I think 4 and 5 have been great years.  He’s my little buddy and I am thrilled to see him grow and learn at school.  OK, and let’s be really honest here… I’m THRILLED that he will be at school ALL DAY!  Wahoo!  This is going to be good for everyone!  Kate is more than ready for some one on one time, and Ryan deserves a chance to be the oldest around here (at least for part of the day!)

Now… when Kate goes to kindergarten, I’m thinking it may be a different story, but for now, it is all celebrations today!

I love you, Parker!  You make us so proud!!!  Good luck today!  I can’t wait to hear all about it.  Tomorrow… the school bus for the first time.  I think this is what he is really excited about!