She's Officially A Kindergartener
email to family & friends 9/8/09
Her first day seemed to be a success as she didn't get lost or cry--which is more than I can say for mommy. Although, I did hold off on the tears until I got back to our front door. Putting Gracie on that bus was both proud and heartbreaking. But she was a true champion and waved to me and looked so happy she could burst.
She had a great day and loved the lunch I packed her (complete with PB&J and a special note from mommy). She came home with two certificates from school and a HUGE grin on her face. And, we do it all again tomorrow.
We hope that if your child started school today they had a fantastic day! And mommy thanks the many, many, many people who thought about us and prayed for me this morning as I struggled with what might be the hardest thing I have had to do (thus far) in my parental life. We made it through (although mommy not so gracefully) and I am pretty sure I earned the biggest parenting sticker ever, the one that signifies "letting go."
You can see pictures and read more about Gracie's day on our blog.
Lots of Love to you all,
Barbara, Garren, Gracie & Thomas
She's officially a Kindergartner, and officially away from home. Well, at least for 8 hours a day, which is far more than she has ever been away from me.
Her first day seemed to be a success as she didn't get lost or cry--which is more than I can say for mommy. Although, I did hold off on the tears until I got back to our front door. Putting Gracie on that bus was both proud and heartbreaking. But she was a true champion and waved to me and looked so happy she could burst.
She had a great day and loved the lunch I packed her (complete with PB&J and a special note from mommy). She came home with two certificates from school and a HUGE grin on her face. And, we do it all again tomorrow.
We hope that if your child started school today they had a fantastic day! And mommy thanks the many, many, many people who thought about us and prayed for me this morning as I struggled with what might be the hardest thing I have had to do (thus far) in my parental life. We made it through (although mommy not so gracefully) and I am pretty sure I earned the biggest parenting sticker ever, the one that signifies "letting go."
You can see pictures and read more about Gracie's day on our blog.
Lots of Love to you all,
Barbara, Garren, Gracie & Thomas
I hope the rest of your week goes well. I'm glad Gracie enjoyed her day.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great documentation you did of this day!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful day for her and what a promise for her (and, I hope for you) for tomorrow! I hope her enthusiasm eases some of your apprehension and sadness. But . . . . then again, let the tears roll if you want to.
That picure is so cute!!
ReplyDeleteIt is difficult letting them go. Carson came home exhausted.
ReplyDeleteKeep us posted on Gracie and anything I need to know at school.
Way to go, Mommy! The first day is so difficult. More so for us than it is our little ones!
ReplyDeleteAll of the wonderful things you have taught her since birth will show when she is away from you and in the classroom.
Hugs!
Thank your for the wonderful picture of Gracie. She certainly has her mother's smile and happy eyes.
ReplyDeleteYou mentioned "letting go". Well, I have to say you will have many more stickers for that in the years to come. While it does tug at your heart when those moments happen, I think it helps to at the same time realize that your daughter is also embarking on an adventure. That sort of makes it easier to take.
I just had to reply and tell you that the note in the lunch thing made me a little teary eyed; I used to do that for the twins...so sweet!
ReplyDeleteShe's so precious. Thanks for sharing and I'm happy that we made it through week one. :-)
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