Sad Day for Dad

There comes a day in every father's life when he must say goodbye to his little princess. No, I'm not talking about marriage, I'm talking about something much more tragic....much more heart-renching.....I'm talking about Kindergarten. All kidding aside, I have seriously been dreading this day for the past 5 years. We have created a little haven for Kaitlyn here at our house where we teach her and we are here for her when she needs us. Donna and I have been the only influences in her life until now (poor thing :-). The gates have been opened! I can no longer be by her side when she needs me. I feel like I am loosing control of her. Can you imagine the wreck I will be on her wedding day! So, about a week before the BIG DAY, we started making preparations. We took her back-to-school shopping and purchased a Tincker Bell backpack. She loves it!

Next we took Kaitlyn to get her Kindergarten haircut. She was all-smiles!

This photo was inspired by an April/Ashley picture posted on April's blog. Here is Kaitlyn saying goodbye to her best friend for the past 4 years, her little sister Jessy. To my knowledge the two have Never been seperated until now. Jessica cried as Kaitlyn walked away to the bus stop on her first day. (As if Dad needed anymore reason to hate this day even more!)

As Kate boarded the bus enroute to the evil school I kept thinking of the first time we brought her home from the hospital the day after she was born. I can't believe how fast time flies.

This is Kaitlyn's teacher Mrs. Brandon. She is very sweet and we are happy that Kaitlyn is in her class. Kaitlyn told me she loves Mrs. Brandon. Just as I thought all hope was lost on that very first day... Kaitlyn came back home! Yep, her first day was already over and was a big success and I got to hug my little girl once again. This might not be too bad after all.