Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Our Big Girl Rides the Bus To School

Well the phone rang yesterday and it was the school transportation department saying that Emma was added to the bus route and that she would be riding the bus tomorrow (today). This was great news but it was also bitter sweet. I have enjoyed the last 2 weeks going to school with Emma and this means that now I get to watch her; like the big girl she is get on the bus and go to school. This will be a great adventure for her and oh what fun she'll have. Thankfully Emma's nurses Mary & Katy will be riding the bus and going to school with Emma.
This is such a weird feeling of being on this side of the "bus".
Don't get me wrong it's wonderful and weird all at the same time.
Emma was thrilled beyond measure when today came and I told her she was riding the bus. She responded in her adorable voice with her usual "Now" and so we went outside with her backpack and waited for her bus. Wow! Our miracle baby is really growing up fast.
We are SO PROUD!

Walking to the bus stop with Mary

Waiting at the Bus Stop with Mommy & Sara

Here Comes the Bus!!!

Oh her excitement just can't be contained

Here is it...


Wow its so Yellow


Emma with her Bus Driver, Mr. Sergio

Bye Bye Mom...Bye Bye Sara


All Strapped In & Ready to Go


Waving Bye Bye (too bad the windows are tinted)


There she goes, Off to school


Emma,
We are so proud of you. You are getting so big its hard to believe that you were so fragile and little in the NICU. What great feats you have overcome. Way To Go!
You are so precious to us and everyday we have with you is a blessing.
We love you sweet pea, see you when you get home.
Love, Mommy & Daddy


2 comments:

Anonymous said...

What a miracles and joy to see our precious Emma get on the bus without fear. Good job Mom and Dad! Love to you all,
Nan

Auntie Pris said...

Love it, love it, love it. . . What a big girl! Can't believe she just gets into the bus and goes - like such a grownup kid! So proud of her and you two, also. That's a big step in her life! Love you