Preschool here she comes!
Wednesday, August 11, 2010 at 9:25PM We've been keeping pretty busy this summer and things seemed to reach a fever pitch with our trip to PA. When we got home I was grateful for some much needed down time. We spent 10 extremely quiet days at home with nowhere to go and no one to visit. We were starting to grow a bit stir crazy by the end but I was appreciative of our relaxed mornings at home. It was wonderful to finally accomplish several things on our "get it done before baby arrives" to-do list. Then before I knew what hit me the school year was upon us.
Elise started preschool today. It was just a dry run with only half the class attending and parents staying for the entire class. Next week it's the real deal. It will be the first time I will take her to a class and drop her off. Gulp! And Kate starts Kindergarten at her new school next week. Double gulp!!
I'm confident that Elise will have a grand time with or without me, that's just Elise... she tends to find happiness wherever she goes and whatever she does. I'm just wondering how we got to this point so quickly. It seemed that Kate's first year ticked by so slowly. It felt like an eternity before she was old enough to do things like swim lessons, dance and preschool classes without me by her side. So how on earth did I blink and find my baby ready to don a backpack and head off to class with her friends? She insists that we no longer call her "baby girl" and reminds us that in a few short months she'll be a BIG sister. I realize that time seems to speed up with every child added to the mix so I can only assume that at this rate Bee will be headed off to college by Christmas. OY!
She is growing by leaps and bounds these days. Potty trained since early spring, she likes to put on her own shoes, pick out her own clothes and even reach the sink to wash her hands all by herself. Still I see little bits of baby hiding behind her smile; the chubbiness in her thighs, the baby belly and pudgy little fingers that she wraps around my hand when she's drifting off to sleep. I am trying to memorize every silly expression and animated gesture she makes while they last.
One thing Kate taught me about being a parent is to appreciate each stage of their development for what it is. Even though it may seem never ending when you're in the moment; their babyhood turned childhood is truly fleeting. *sigh*
Daily Grateful
- Time spent with my friend Benah and her sweet family. At the very young age of 35 she has begun her battle with breast cancer. She is having surgery this Friday so please keep her in your prayers!
- My whipped cream dispenser, sometimes an extra dollop in your morning coffee makes the day seem a little brighter.
- Finally making it to the home stretch, less than 3 months to go and baby Bee will be here!
- Teacher Karen and her sweet ways. It makes leaving my little treasures a lot easier when I know that she's there to help them grow.
Reader Comments (3)
You're making me cry!
I can so relate to what you are going through...Mike used to say to me"Oh, she'll be off to college soon!" to tease me when Amanda was a preschooler then a kinder ,etc. and I would cry and lament the passing of time.
Well, here comes her senior year and so....you are so right to enjoy and memorize every tiny moment,conversation and hand holding.
You have blessed my day by putting me on your grateful list. Thank you for bringing me a smile and a tear. I love your family.xo
Thank You Karen!
Watching them grow so quickly is the bittersweet curse of parenting I suppose. Hopefully when they're grown and on their own they'll bless us with lots of grandchildren to cherish and snuggle!