My summer came to an abrupt, screeching halt when I had to send my baby girl, sweet little Emma off to her first day of preschool last Thursday, August 11th. I did really well and held it together – actually that is a big fat lie, I lost it before she even made it through the door!
I know that when I was pregnant everyone said “the years will fly by” and “they will be in school before you know it” and I would roll my eyes and think, these people have no idea. Boy was I wrong, the days and minutes have flown by and when I look at Emma, I still see that little 5 ½ pound baby and I can’t believe she is already in school (I know, just preschool, but this is a very unstable time for me, just go with it!).
Today was her third day of school – she attends every Tuesday and Thursday morning – and so far she loves it and her teachers. We are very fortunate that the school and curriculum are great and the teachers are even better. Still, I have such a hard time giving her that final kiss each morning when I leave and I can’t wait to go back and get her when school is over.
As hard as I have tried, I still do a double take each time she leaves school and walks toward me. I think “wow, that looks a lot like Emma, but it can’t be, she is way too young for school!”
I really do enjoy watching her grow and seeing her excited about making friends, yet selfishly, I miss her terribly and can’t wait to see her after only three hours!!
On Tuesday the 23rd, I will go through it all again with Grace when she starts FULL DAY Kindergarten. I will post after I finish wailing and crying (I would expect that to take 10-12 years!).
They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved—you and your household.”
- Acts 16:31
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