"K" is for Kindergarten (and are you Kidding me?)

The best way I can start this post is to simply say, life happens. Monday was to be the first day of an important milestone in our family. A day my husband and I knew five years ago would eventually come and one that we've prepared for with school tours, information sessions, back-to-school nights, and teacher meet and greets. Yes folks, I'm talking about Kindergarten and out of all 365 days in a year for cold germs to invade my daughter's body, those little suckers picked the day before the first day of school. Are you kidding me?

This was the first sign on Sunday. For someone who despises naps to curl up behind the chair and snooze, I knew something wasn't right. I took her temperature when she woke up and sure enough she had a fever. I was hoping some medicine and an afternoon of rest would make it magically disappear but it didn't. It got worse and by nighttime she was complaining of a sore throat.

So instead of attending the first day of school on Monday, we attended the pediatrician's office. Thankfully it wasn't strep just a good ole viral infection . . . right before the first day of school.

By Tuesday, she was feeling much better but we didn't have the all clear to start school until Wednesday so I thought I'd take a few fun photos of her in one of her school uniforms.  She cooperated for a little bit but then got annoyed with mommy taking pictures. Such a little diva :-)

She's really been a trooper the last few days. Initially, she was sad she couldn't start school on Monday but she kept a positive attitude and followed doctor's orders to get better as soon as possible. I think she learned a valuable lesson of how life can throw you a curve ball every now and then, but your attitude makes all the difference on how soon you can get back in the game. As a parent, I'm really proud of her and this morning we were all ready for her first day.

I think the smile says it all!