Summer is dwindling and the time has come for us to have some significant structure back in our lives. My children have been fabulous all summer and the past few days they have been fighting. Brycen misses his playmate. Alanna started kindergarten this year. I cannot believe it. I have spent countless hours testing Alanna. She has made huge strides in every way. I cant wait to see the progress she will make in the year to come. I have been so excited about it that I hadn't stopped to think about how my heart was feeling about my Princess's journey into school.
The first day of kindergarten was an emotional one for me. It is a sure sign that my children are getting older and entering a new chapter in their lives. Everything that I have invested in them about life and how to treat others is going to be be put to the test.
I went to Alanna's school to meet her teacher and fill out her paperwork the day before school started. The moment I stepped out of my car, my stomach started turning. NEW place, NEW faces, NEW voices, NEW smell...totally nervous...while all the while my little Princess was just as happy as can be.
As I walked out of the building I was holding back the tears that I just couldn't dare to show. She was so happy and I was so sad. So back home we went to prepare for her 1st day of Kindergarten.
So the BIG day came and she was excited as can be. She even had me straighten her hair. Then the time came to walk up the hill to the bus stop. She was so excited to see familiar faces and quickly clung to her favorite friend. As I heard the cheers coming from all the kids and the joy that took over their little faces, I had a moment of clarity. BUT it still didn't change the fact that MY baby was among those exciting little people and I was all of sudden having my life flash before my eyes.
That day seemed like the longest day ever. The time came for her to get off the bus. Her face lit up when she saw me and when I asked how her day was, she said, "It was the best ever! I love Kindergarten!"
Our Princess is a big girl and we are so proud of her.
Pray with me that her teacher and her assistant will see her heart. That she will bring them joy. That they can smile and appreciate all the life she brings to those around her and feel the love that she truly brings to my heart each and every day.
