A day of firsts

Today was the first day of school for my little ladies!

We had two firsts going on. Nicolette's first day of school and Giada's first day of being the big sister at school!

Today started with their usual morning breakfast together.

Then it was picture time! I have to make sure I capture every moment with them because they are growing up way too fast!!

Their excited faces look like we are headed to Disney. Nope just school ;) hopefully they continue to be this excited for school as they get older!

They would barely stand still once they had their bags. 

I was dreading one or both of them freaking out and crying hysterically. My money was on Nicolette.  Let's just say I'm glad it was pretend money. 

We dropped Giada off first. She was a little shy at first but after about a minute or two she was playing and having fun. Off we were to drop off Nicolette. She ran to her classroom from Giada's. That should have been the first sign I was wrong putting my money on her.  She ran into the room and gave her teacher a big hug!

So a little back story. Nicolette's teacher was also Giada's teacher last year. So Nicolette was very comfortable around her and couldn't wait until it was her turn to stay. And today was the day. She kissed me goodbye and never turned back. 

I was having mixed emotions. She's my baby! And this is her first day of school and she didn't cry for me. I'm happy and sad all at the same time! But also relieved that she had such an amazing transition. 

I went back to peek in on Giada, the school has "spy rooms", and she was her usual social self. 

So here I was......the one teary eyed. I wonder if the girls had bets on Mommy?!  This is a great time for all of us. The girls get to flourish and blossom and this is time for me to get things accomplished around the house or on my list of to dos. This way when we are together all of my time will be on them and what we are doing not them and household things. I do not plan on going back to work. Their time at school is very short and they are still my main focus and "job".  I am extremely blessed to be able to stay home with them, so I am currently living in the present with my girls and husband. 

In a nutshell today was an amazing day and I'm so happy the girls were happy!  Hopefully Wednesday will be like today, fingers crossed.