bring on the water works...Um grab a tissue

 

Today my baby girl has taken yet another step towards growin up, she is now a 2nd grader.  I didn't shed a tear this morning surprisingly, I think I was too busy getting everyone where they needed to be and me getting to work close enough to on time as possible.  Yet again I'm moving to fast to stop and enjoy the few moments I have with my kids. Kylie tries to be super strong for me and I know today she wanted to cry but she didn't , she sucked it up and took on the day. I hated leaving her but couldn't let her know that. If I didn't have to take Maverick to school too, at another school, I would've lingered with her for a few minutes and helped her adjust more.  I guess I just expect her to be more grown up because she's a girl.  Sometimes I don't let her act like a kid, I grew up so fast so I expect her to do the same thing. 

To My daughter, my mini me, it breaks my heart to drop you off at school, a new teacher and new classmates ( days like this, I miss Miss Power). I know you were so scared but chose to deal with that fear head on like such a big girl.  I visited during lunch and you were so happy to have had a great morning and that I can actually have lunch with you, every day if you wanted.  I can't belive you are in 2nd grade already and 7 years old.  It seems like yesterday I was praying God would grace us with a baby, healthy and happy.  Here you are so grown up and beautiful!  I am such a proud mommy.  You amaze me daily and I am so blessed to have such an amazing baby girl (you'll always be my baby girl).  I love you baby girl, keep your head up and you'll make it through the days. 

P.S. I can't wait to see you dance again, dance starts next week

To my rugged lil boy, a mini daddy.  I know you are so scared still when I have to leave you at school and I'm so sorry but you do have to go.  Daddy tells me you're a boy so I shouldn't baby you, but tough luck daddy, I will baby you till you push me away and even then it'll annoy you.  I love you with all of my heart and am so proud of you.  You are learning so much even though you won't admit it.  I know you are in great hands this year with Mrs. Wolf, she's an amazing person so I know in my heart she takes care of you.  I know you love school, I can see it on your face when you talk about it, but you won't actually say it cause you're a boy and boys have to sound tough.  It kills me when you cling to my leg and tell me you don't want me to go everyday, but I fight back the tears, cause believe me I do wanna cry and hold you and stay all day, but I have to hand you over to school for those few hours.  Every mommy goes through it and every child as well.  I wish you could just magically learn it all and not have to go to school but your lil brain needs to learn it all in steps.  I love you more than you'll ever know!

P.S. I'll see you after nap, everyday!

 

LIFE AS I KNOW IT IS...FULL OF FIRSTS AND HARD DAYS, BUT WE'RE STRONG AND WILL MAKE IT THROUGH.....I LOVE YOU KIDDOS!