Tonight was Kindergarten orientation for Bayba. Wow, they presented a lot of information! I have several documents to read and forms to fill out. As we walked into the classroom, I started to get choked up. I said to myself, "Get control of yourself! It's only orientation!" So I swallowed hard and put a smile on my face. When the teacher asked Bayba her name, she actually answered! (I have been coaching her.) When I went to K, it was the first time I was away from my mom. I had a really hard time adjusting, and the teacher asked my mother to come and sit in the classroom. My mom said she did not interfere at all, she just sat in the back of the room and watched. on our way home, I said to her, " Mama it sure was good to look back and see you sitting in my room." My mom said she could hardly keep back the tears. I did eventually adjust, but I never really enjoyed school. I am hoping that Bayba will have fun and be enthusiastic about school from day one!

Wednesday will be Bayba's first day. I hope she does not cry. I hope I don't cry. And I hope Lil Slip doesn't cry either!