Tatum's First Day of School

Tatum started school yesterday. She had no problems getting on the bus and was looking forward to seeing a lot of her old classmates. It was a big change from last year when we had to throw her on the bus crying the first day. This year she walked on smiling and waving good-bye. She was very mature.

Yardley and I went to Tatum's school after the bus had dropped her off and took a couple pictures in her classroom. She was surprised to see us there, and came over to me and said "Why you here mommy?" We took pictures and then she gave me a big kiss and hug, and then would run back and say "one more - k?" She did that a couple times - but I'm not complaining. Then she let us go. When she got home she was exhausted, and didn't even feel like eating or telling me about her day, she just wanted to nap.

Today she was very talkative when she got home. She loves school and has such a great time. She has the same teacher this year that she had last year, Miss Kara, who we love. She is such a sweetheart, and so patient with all the kids.

I've also started doing a phonics program with her at home, and I'm surprised how quickly she's learning her letters and sounds. I'm looking forward to seeing what she'll learn this next year. She's changed so much in the past year, and it makes me so sad I'll never have another 3 year old again. I love this age!