Clara's first day of school - PK3 Southern Oak - Mama's school

A quote on facebook I found that I love. 

I've NEVER seen Clara so excited to take pictures. She looked, smiled, posed, it was so awesome. She was so excited. It (for once) was ALL about her, she deserves the world. The sign says:

"First day of - PK3 Southern Oak Elementary"
"My teacher is Ms. Wright"

"When I grow up I want to be an Ice Cream Dealer" Her words, it changes daily. This was today's choice.

"8-10-17"

"Age - 3"

"I like to - swim"

I love this one. She loves him so much and his admiration for her never wavers. 

She got busy right away. There were many kids sad, it broke my heart, I didn't want to leave them, thank GOD it wasn't her. I wouldn't have been able to walk away. The kiddo in the lighter blue shirt screams at the top of his lungs all throughout the day, today (8-18-18) was the first day he didn't scream all day. I'm talking, ear piercing, insta-migrane, Earth shattering screaming. Clara doesn't complain about it, I ask her about all the kids crying and this one screaming and she says she tries to make them happy. The cutie boy with the stripes to her left is Andru, her friend. Andre went to middle school with his daddy, he came for swim lessons from Andre all summer, so Clara knows him well which is nice. 

Mommy brought Bubby to her classroom to welcome the 2nd graders to school. I needed anything to distract me. It's such a horrible feeling leaving your baby not knowing what she might want, need, or feel. We miss her so much already, but this boy is always able to make me smile. 

Day 1 of school - donut treat after class in mama's room. Great first day! She says she doesn't want to go back but she didn't want me to come pick her up. When I ask her why she doesn't want to go back she can't tell me an answer. I think it's just a strange adjustment and we all need time to get used to it.

Outside her classroom - sorry pics out of order, Andre's phone and my phone, not worth taking the time to organize. 

School clothes shopping. She found her dress and cardigan from Old Navy. We hid the hat while checking out. ;) 

Of course I have a sweet stress pimple loud and clear. 

So sad, just left sissy in her class. 

Athena is Andru's older brother. She and Clara play together lots. She is going into first grade. Andru is super pumped about school. 

I love us. I love that bubby made up his own "say cheese" face. 

Sorry if the pictures repeated, my brain is so very foggy. 

Niece Gabrielle and nephew Coby on their first day. 

Julia, Isaac, Tyler, and Dylan on the first day.