But, I wasn't prepared for the lump in my throat and stomach as I buckled her into the backseat of the minivan. She was smiling broadly, and I couldn't help but smile back at my big girl. She looked so small among the 1st and 4th graders in the van. So small, so sweet, so excited. This is her last school day before she "graduates" on Friday. All year she has only gone three afternoons a week. But today she goes for the full school day, 8:15 until 2:45, with a lunch packed into her backpack and a day filled with friends and graduation practice.
I'm sure we'll both enjoy our day. But I didn't know I'd feel like this.
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It is so hard, isn't it? We want them to grow big and strong and brave and to stride out into the world, but the first steps out into the world are always too soon.
I know just how you feel, but that was a few years ago for me. Now, I look so forward to them getting on the bus, especially on my day off! That will soon come to an end as summer is quickly approaching. A break from the daily routine is good for us all!
You little girl is growing up quickly! I am sure she is excited about it and it sounds like she is ready!
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Oh...my Mom told me the same thing when she first sent me to school.
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I had a hard time sending Boo to preschool too. I cried putting her on the bus!
Wow, she is adorable - looks just like you!! I'm sure she did great. I have to agree with Rayne - we want them to grow up, but it's scary at the same time! :-)
I hope it gets easier as they get older... I have a knot in my stomach just thinking about my baby girl in school full-time.
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I think if I had some me time I would spend it napping.
I wish we could stop them from growing up so fast!
What a sweetheart!
I hope you both had a great day!
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