Today, I sent Elyse off to her very last day of Pre-K. You may well remember my post HERE about her first day. Part of me feels like I was just sitting down to write it last night. And another part of me feels like it was eons ago. Like she has been in Pre-K for as long as I can remember.

Dropping her off today, I could not help but notice how suddenly her hand felt so different in mine. Her grip was much more loose. Not like that first day when she held me so tight. Needing reassurance. And love. Now, she was ready to greet her teachers and friends. I realized at that very moment that somewhere in the shuffle of life, she had found her own little independence. She was no longer a pre-schooler. She had grown up without me even seeing it.

This school year has brought me so much emotion. I sent my first baby out into the world for her first days of school. I had a beautiful baby boy that we had prayed for, for so so long. I lost my sister. I lost my Grandma. But it opened my eyes. All of these events brought me to here. Right now. This very minute. Being aware of how very short and very precious life is. To remember to ENJOY these little moments. The ones that are happening right now. Not the ones that I want to create tomorrow. The ones that are happening in front of my eyes.

So, Elyse, my love. I am so proud of you. I am so happy that God choose ME to be your mom. You have grown and blossomed so beautifully this year. And I am so so proud.

Elyse – First Day vs Last Day. So many changes.

Special Gifts for some very special teachers.

Crazy Hair Day – Crazy Sock Day – Backwards Clothes Day. We did glitter in the hair. I will definitely regret this in the weeks to come. But for today, it was FUN 🙂

Mrs Clark – Mrs Hardy, if by chance you read this. Please KNOW how much of an impact you have made in our lives. We are blessed to have had you both for Elyse’s teachers. She will miss you so much. And so will I. Thank you for the hard work you put in every single day. We can only hope that we continue getting teachers that are HALF as loving and caring. Thank you. Truly.

With this, I say Good Bye. Good Bye Pre-K. We will miss you.