Final last day

Today is the day! Your final last day of school. Yet, I remember your first day of Kindergarten like it was yesterday. I slept in your bed that night before because you were nervous, but mostly so I could soak up the last few hours of you being my baby girl. I remember laying there beside while you slept and staring at your perfect little face with your chubby cheeks and tiny mouth and long, curly brown hair. I couldn’t believe that next morning you would be starting Kindergarten and although I was excited for you, my heart just broke at how fast that first five years had gone.

You had your first day of school outfit picked out and laying on the dresser all ready to put on. You had your new backpack, which was too big for you so I cinched it up tight, all packed with your school supplies sitting at the door ready to go. You woke up early, smiling and got dressed before you even ate breakfast. You just couldn’t wait and the smile on your face helped my fight back my tears as I knew how excited you were. I helped you comb through your curls and made sure your hair was a cute as your outfit and you were ready to impress! The whole ride to the school, you sat in your booster seat asking me questions about what would happen that day. I remember looking back at you with your eyes all big and bright and thinking that it seemed like I was just bringing you home from the hospital and now you were on your way to your very first day of Kindergarten!

Well, here I am again. Today is your last day of high school. And you are just as excited as you were over 13 years ago. Now you are a beautiful young woman, independent and confident but with your eyes still big and bright, excited for what your future holds.

And so am I! My heart bursts with pride and joy for you! Today all your school years are flashing through my mind. Bits and pieces of it all and I can’t help but smile as I just treasure all those memories, both good and bad. And I’m SO proud you made it through it all! When you enter your school building for the last day of school, I hope your smile is as big as it was that first day of Kindergarten. You’ve worked so hard and accomplished so much over the years so enjoy this last day! Your final last day of school!