It happened.
I’ve thought about it on & off all summer. Not for too long~ the ache in my heart forced me to stop those thoughts in their tracks.
And yet, all of sudden, it was here.
My baby’s first day of preschool.
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She led the way up the stairs to her classroom, pausing just once to make sure I was still behind her.
Always, I wanted to tell her. I’m always behind you.
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Once we arrived at her classroom, Little O proudly found her cubby & hung up her backpack. Spotting her friends, she slipped into line next to them and smiled broadly for the first-day-of-school class picture.
And then, just like that, it was over.
The teacher announced it was time for class to start, and Little O turned around, locked eyes with me, and ran into my arms.
A big squeezy hug, a soft kiss.
Me, committing the moment to memory.
I’m so proud of you! I whispered. Have so much fun!
She smiled at me and said, “okay, Mommy!”
And then she was hurrying back to line, ready to start her newest adventure.
This time without me holding her hand.
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Two hours later, Little O came sailing out of her classroom door.
“Mommy!” she squealed happily. “I had so much fun! And look! BUBBLES!!!!”
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Our little girl, a preschooler.
It makes my heart burst with pride. With excitement. With a little bit of sadness too~ these past three years have zoomed by.
But one thing is for sure: Little O is ready for this next step.
And that makes the ache in my heart a little easier to get used to.
Little O~ May this year be filled with friends, both new and old, and tons of fun adventures. Learn lots, listen well & be kind~ everything else will follow!
Love you to the moon & back, sweet preschool girl.
Pouring my heart out today with Shell at Things I Can’t Say!
Counting My Kisses: I’ve thought about this day for so long, I had butterflies in my stomach once it finally arrived. This is a pretty big milestone for Little O~ and we’re so proud of her. I know that every day probably won’t go as smoothly as the first day, but wow~ what a treat to start the new school year off with a big, happy smile!
How did you feel when your baby went off to school? Did you cry? {I definitely fall into the “teary” category!}
~ {Interrupting this week’s super fab Disney theme to share this major milestone at our house…stop by tomorrow for more Disney fun! } ~
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Amy ~~~ I remember very clearly taking Sean == our last born == to kindergarden. I was looking so forward to having a few hours to myself after 14 years of having four kiddos at home. He left me with a big smile on his face, but my throat was full. That two hours went so slow that first day, and I thought every minute of it “Is he missing me yet?” . But, he did not and it did make my heart so happy to know we did a great job opening up the next chapter of his life. Last night,18 years later, your Dad and I went to visit Seanski at college (his senior year!!) for a quick dinner, and as we drove away, I had that same catch in my throat. But, this time it came with alot of peace in my heart and a smile on my face. He is making his way, and I am so very proud of him. Life is so bittersweet ~~~ You work so hard to make your kids independent and strong, and then they leave you. It is true ~~~ It is the only job that you get fired from if you do it right!!
xoxoxox
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Oh, those squeezy hugs are the best! I’ll do almost anything for those suckers!
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Glad she had a good first day!
She is such a cutie.
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I cried and she’s not even mine! You know…if you don’t want her to grow up so fast, you can keep her home a little longer
! Just a thought! =)
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I had three of those first days with our three girls. Beautiful post. Enjoy Saturday and Sunday with her.
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It’s so hard sending our little ones off to school. My little guy just started Kindergarten. Looks like your daughter is doing great in school!
Visiting from SITS.
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I’m glad she liked school. Love her dress! My daughter also loves school. She started Kindergarten this year.
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Mommers~ so true, and so beautifully written! It is definitely bittersweet to have Miss O in preschool…the only thing making it easier is that she loves it SO much. Luckily I still have a few years until that kindergarten milestone…and even more until college. Phew!
xoxo
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Caitlin~ me too! Love those squeezy hugs!!
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Shell~ me too {first days are so scary!}. Thanks so much for stopping by!
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Erin~ I wish I could keep her home a little longer! She absolutely LOVES it though and she was ready for it, so that makes me feel {slightly} better. At least it’s only 2 hours 2 days a week. Lol!
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