2. This year has been crazy so I basically had to totally "wing it" for the first day. I'm getting better at making that work. (No school clothes laid out, special breakfast planned, or the like around here)
3. Even when I don't prepare I should still at least charge my camera battery. (Yep...got her all posed for "the one" you know the infamous first day of school pic and it was completely dead....opps!)
4. Dogs and first day of school don't mix all that well. Charlie contributed to our morning by escaping once again to our neighbors yard as we were trying to take the infamous first day picture.
5. God's grace is enough to cover it all if I can be patient. As I was retrieving escaped dog camera battery charged for 5 minutes and was able to capture these. (And now I'm thankful we started early, even if it started with a 5)
Did I mention she was excited?
6. Thank goodness for quick conversations with your own mama where she tells you a cute picture idea she saw on Pinterest so you can look like you are so prepared even when you are not! (Thanks Gramy we thought the easel worked out great for our chalkboard!)
7. Aww.... she is still my baby even though she is getting so grown up! (tears)
8. Next year I have to send two.....move to denial for now!
9. Walking to school with a baby in a sling, an independent two year old trying to escape holding your hand, a head in the clouds dancing about four year old, and a SUPER excited first grader and PRAY is a bit of a challenge. (and it might be a glimpse at my next school year only the baby will be MINE) Lord have mercy!
10. God's goodness to me is so evident! When we arrived at school Grace went to join her class line. The last person in line was a classmate from last year Jorie. Then a friend from church, Jordan, came to join her on the other side. I had no idea she was in Grace's class. Thankful for new friends, a new school building (its gorgeous!!), and new opportunities to share Christ with those we come to know through Mark Twain Elementary.
Grace,
I'm so happy that you are so excited for school. Its SO hard for my mama heart to be away from you all day, but I'm going to choose to catch your excitement. I can't wait to watch you grow into a strong reader this year. You've alway been my "little leader" and I'm excited that your school is focusing on leadership. You are a natural! I am praying most of all that you will share God's love with your school. I love you so much. Happy first day of first grade!!!!!
Love,
Mama
1 comment:
Very cute pictures! Loved reading :)
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