Keaolani's First Day of School

Today was one of those days that I will never forget - Keaolani's first day of school!

She was excited, I was nervous, and her dad didn't want to face it (her growing up, that is).  Actually we were all excited for this day!  After uniform and school supply shopping, the only thing left was to actually go to school!

Mind you, this was not only Kaykay's first day of school - so was mine.  I prepped days in advance in her meal planning and schedule.  Prepped both her lunch, snacks, and drinks the night before and ironed out her uniform and laid out everything she needed for school, including her back pack.  I set the alarm at 5:30 am and fought to go to sleep.  She had no problem sleeping as she fell asleep soon after dinner.

Woke up today and as I was getting ready, I hear a sweet voicing coming from her room, "Good morning! It's my first day of school!" Surprisingly enough getting all 3 of us ready was uneventful and fairly easy - praying this will be the case every morning!

Kk getting ready for school

 We got to school with several minutes to spare; so while waiting for everyone to arrive, Kk had some time to play around the playground.  When were first greeted by her teacher Mr. Morton, who we hear is one of the the best teachers.  Keaolani ran up to her and greeted her Hawaiian style - with a hug and a kiss.  She then received her temporary ID badge (shown around her neck below.)

In her cute uniform with her temp school ID

I'm glad I got a chance to take a picture of her coming down the slide because I was told by her dad, who teaches at the secondary school (building right next to Kaykay's building), that sliding down the slide was her favorite.  During lunch time, he sneaked a peek while her class had a break and saw her countless times going down the slide.

Her most favorite school activity, for the moment!

I did have a harder time focusing at work bec I often thought about her and wondered if she was doing okay.  I wasted my time worrying because about 4:30 pm I got a call from an excited Keaolani asking she she can go back to school - not sure if she knows for the next 19 years (Lord willing!).

Firsts

In Keaolani's young life she has done more and been to more places than many do in a lifetime. She has been to Hawaii 4 times, San Diego twice, and racked up thousands of miles both in the air and on land. It is hard being a David baby. There are many firsts that Keaolani has had, to some they may be monumental, to others mundane, but to us they are all amazing, a miracle, and a blessing. Here is Keaolani sporting the best skin she has had since she was around 3 months old. The next picture is the first time that she is sporting a rubberband in her hair AND letting it stay there without her taking it off! This is kk sitting in a car attached to a shopping cart. She had a blast and turned many heads with her laughing and quick "Hi's" followed with an even quicker "Bye bye."

To end this post, here is Keaolani for the first time, at least captured on camera and her actually staying for the entire meal, sitting in a booster seat at IHOP. She is growing up too fast. :(