First Day of Kindergarten

Wasn't it just days ago when I first held you in my arms and got lost in your eyes? Wasn't it just hours ago when you hit all your milestones - smiling, laughing, rolling over, sitting up, crawling, walking? Wasn't it just minutes ago when I first had to let you go and walked you into your first preschool class? Where does the time go? I have been by your side for six years now and you have been by mine. And though we are still a team, and will always be, our time together is changing. You will be away from me for the better part of the day, continuing to grow into your own little person, venturing out and finding your place in the world. I will still guide you. I will still teach you. And I will love watching you continue to grow, just as I have loved watching you over the last six years. And I am so happy that we survived this day - me, choking back the tears as I gave you that hug and kiss good-bye and watched you walk through the doors of the school; you, having so much fun on your first day with recess ("we had three recesses today Mom!!") being your favorite part. It will be a good year, buddy, and I am so happy for you!