North by Northview

Last night was Kindergarten Round-Up. 
I was sad. 
I can't really explain what my deal is...I mean, I know I should be happy about these things, but every time I let my mind go to Kindergarten, I just get all watery eyed and tight throated. And every time I tell myself to pull it together, it gets worse.
I was so nervous to get there and cry, but I knew Scott would calm me and I knew I would be fine...until Scott told me that he had a meeting that he couldn't miss (and when Scott says he can't miss the meeting, he can't miss the meeting. That man has never even missed one of the boys' Dr.'s appointments, for god's sake). I didn't want to go alone. 
When I told Brooke that Scott couldn't go, she paused and then told me Bruce couldn't go either. Perfect. She told me she would pick Landon and I up at 6:00. Awesome. How could it have worked out any better? Brooke was the perfect friend for me to go with. She is calm, and level-headed, and practical, and emotionally appropriate. She is everything I am not. 
So at 6:00, we buckled our Kindergarteners in the back seat of her car and we headed to Northview. I was so thankful to have Brooke to go with. 

When we pulled in to Northview's busy parking lot, we were greeted by Bruce. He met Brooke there. I know that he could probably go all along.  I know that I have a friend kind enough to do something so selfless for me. She had Bruce meet us there so I didn't have to go alone. And she told me he couldn't go because she knew, if not, I would say I could go alone and that I would be fine. There are times in life when people come through for you when you didn't even know you needed coming through for. I know that Landon and I could have gone alone, but Brooke made sure we didn't have to. And for that I am so thankful. 

Camryn and Landon had a blast!

They loved the library...and I love that Landon wanted to check out a book about "Mexico-ans" and Camryn wanted to do cartwheels. I hope, so much, that school goes easy on their spirits. I am so glad these two will have each other. 

The bus was their favorite part. The kids all got to go in and see what the bus was all about. Cam and Lan-man climbed the big stairs with their tiny, little legs as Brooke, Bruce and I stood proud watching.
It was a matter of about 3.6 seconds before we heard the bus driver, in a stern but calm voice say, "yooooung man. yooooung lady, no jumping on the seats."
It might be a long year! :)

Thank you again Brooke and Bruce for letting me tag-along. It was so thoughtful of you. 

And for the record, I wouldn't have cried. It wasn't exactly the ceremonious Welcome To Kindergarten, You're Not A Baby Anymore, High School Is Around The Corner Night that I expected. 
Maybe I will be better at this growing up stuff than I think. 
Maybe not. 
I guess we will see in August!

Go Panthers!!!