Friday, June 14, 2013

Last day of kindergarten

As mom’s our guard is forever up – sacrifices made, protecting, watching, supporting. But confessions be made, our hearts still break, and me - I am a crier. And it’s serious, I cry at every Hallmark and Purina commercial. And I cried today, no advertising involved. Last day of Kindergarten for Emma. Bittersweet. I cried the entire drive over, and the entire drive back. It’s official, my baby days are over. 

Enjoy every moment friends of little ones. Though the tantrums and teething and sleepless nights may distract, soak up every single baby day, because it’s so true – it goes fast. Sniff.

I am forever grateful for this year where my Emma continued to grow into the glorious little girl that she is, tying shoes, mastering reading, scoring at soccer and learning patience, control and persistence (those last three works in progress, for sure). 


 I celebrate alongside all of my parent friends these end of school-year milestones, the strength it takes to close a chapter and knowing that when one ends, another begins...