kindergarten

A few weeks ago was the last day 

of kindergarten.

If you remember correctly, I didn't handle the start of kindergarten

that well.

Well, we survived.  

Not only survived, but she flourished.

She had a wonderful teacher.

She learned SOOOO much.

She made friends.

She did great.

Unfortunately, while all of that was going on,

she grew up, too.

She got taller, her hair grew, she got 3 loose teeth. 

She became this big kid.

She talks older, acts older.

Sure, she still has moments of little kid tantrums, 

but they are getting fewer and farther between.

She notices things. 

Wants to help make dinner.

Teaches me things.

Has conversations.

Crazy.

She is just going to keep getting bigger on me.

I wish I could press pause.

At least for a few moments?

But I do love the girl she is becoming....

Here's to my First Grader!