E's 1st Day of Playgroup

That crinkly smile. The Minnie Mouse backpack that is 3/4 the size you are. That brave girl who walks into play group like she owns the place. I am so lucky to be your mom. Watching you waltz into your first day of school today made my heart swell so big with love for you. I didn't think it was possible to love you more, then you prove me wrong on days like today. I was so happy when I got there to pick you up and you ran into my arms. All was right in my world at that moment.

 

Ellie is in a 2/3 combo class for her first year of "preschool" this year. I wasn't nervous about putting her in school, I didn't think she would have a hard time with me leaving, I didn't think she would be shy or reluctant. She wasn't. 

She is so outgoing and confident, spirited, spunky, smart and sassy.

She is going to do wonderful things this year and we can't wait to enjoy every moment along side her!

1st Day of Kindergarten

I want to remember this day. I want to remember how we both felt. 

Scared, excited, nervous, happy, ready....not-so-ready...

Griffinn officially started elementary school today on his first day of Kindergarten. Although he has been in preschool for the past 4 years this day was just different.

He was afraid. He was excited. He didn't know what to expect. I didn't know what to expect.

The one thing I do know is that we have a brave, strong willed, intelligent, amazing little boy who will blossom and grow this year in school and we couldn't be more proud of him.

Some tears were shed, but each day will get better...easier...more fun. It won't be long before I have to catch him on the fly for a goodbye kiss. 

It wont be long before we are packing up his things for him to go to college..

I'll try not to blink..

I am going to enjoy this day, this moment, this rite of passage for us both.

Happy first day of school to those starting a new chapter today..good luck to those mommas sending their babies to kindergarten, to high school, to college...hold your babies tight!

6 years

Six.

It has been six whole years since I held a baby that was of my own creation for the first time.

Six years since the first time I became a momma.

Six years since the future of our whole family was changed forever.

Six years since a little 6 pound, 14 ounce baby landed on my chest and changed the way I saw the whole world.

Six years since the first time I've felt that tremendous love.

Six years of watching you grow, change, learn, and love.

Six of the best years I could have ever, ever imagined.

You celebrated your sixth birthday, but I celebrate you every day.

You, who changed my life and lead me straight down this path that I am on now. 

You, whom I am thankful for every breath I breathe.

My little soul mate, my little partner in crime.

You are an old soul, and a trouble maker.

You have the best dance moves.

You still want to cuddle your mom.

You will continue to do wonderful things the older you get, I am so proud of what you've already done and who you already are.

Being the mom of a 6 year old feels so surreal, it is like the first birthday I have noticed you crossing over from little boy to big kid...

Yet I feel like just yesterday you were learning to walk and talk...

How truly lucky I feel that God chose me to be your momma..

You were always meant to be in my life.

You have created this whole alternate universe for us to live in and sometimes I can't believe it's all real.

I am sure this next year will fly by just as quickly as the last.

I will cherish every moment, every movement, every new adventure.

Until next year, sweet 6 year old boy. 

I love you with every fiber of my being!

Last Day of Pre-K

How did it happen? How did this little boy (who I swear was born last week) turn into a big, almost 6 year old, almost kindergartener? 

He's got a heart of gold with an attitude that can put even his mother to shame. He is silly, has awesome dance moves and is an outstanding athlete. He has enough energy for 3 boys combined, but loves his down time and snuggles before bed. He loves to explore, investigate and share his new information with anybody willing to listen. He is so smart; his math skills are impeccable and I am amazed every day and the new words he can read. I know he will do so wonderful next year in Kindergarten...I am going to cherish this summer like I never have before because I know we will miss him during the day next year, and we will learn to appreciate the afternoons and our time in the evenings together even more once school starts. He is SO ready for this next step! 

Congratulations on Graduating Preschool mister Griffinn J. You are on the road to amazing things!