Lily is my girl. She's my pal. My shopping companion, movie watching companion, play date. This past year while William was in school, I have been busy being with her. This summer has been so much fun having William home and I have been soaking up every minute, forcing the memories into my mind and the feelings into my heart. Next week, everything will change. We're on the brink of turning that last page in this chapter with both of my kids.
Today was Lily's Kindergarten Orientation. We picked out what outfit she wanted to wear and layed it out last night. Every detail down to the pink jewel earrings and hello kitty necklace. She was so excited to wake up this morning and get ready to go. No fussing, which is a miracle. When we got to the school, we saw familiar faces from last year. And of course, Mrs. Saunders was so excited to see Miss Lily and talk to her about being in her class. We went into the library for the presentation and Lily was glued to me. When it came time for the Kindergarten students to leave, she held tight to me, not wanting to go. Oh, how I wanted to just let her stay with me, but I knew she needed to go. Mrs. Saunders grabbed her hand, and out she went to be evaluated while I stayed and listened to what was required over the next year.
When everything was finished, the kids all came back into the library, carrying a sucker. I spot Lily down the hallway with her head held high and a huge smile on her face. She met up with me, grabbed my hand, and couldn't wait to tell me what she did. Things changed in her confidence and I can feel in my bones that she is going to love school.
I'm proud of how brave this girl is. I just hope we can both keep our chins up next week!
3 comments:
Oh Candace I would love to tell you that you won't cry and that it will all be okay. The truth is, you will cry and you will probably feel a little lost for the first few days of "freedom". At least i did. I think I held it together pretty good until I turned and walked out of Zachary's classroom. Then the flood gates opened and I was lost with all the quiet time I had that day. The good news is, it will be okay and you will overcome being lost and before you know it, you will be filling your days so that that when your kids are home you can just be with them. Enjoy this next week with them. Call me or come by if you need a should to cry on or just want to hang out next week. Love ya!
Darn auto correct Come by if you need a shoulder to cry on not should to cry on. Gotta love it!
Sweetes post ever. Heart you both.
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