Tuesday, August 17, 2010

And I was this close to buying her a Lisa Frank trapper keeper

I love this girl.





I.
love.
her.
Being at home with her has created this beautiful little friendship between the two of us that is unique to just us. It seems like she's grown up so much recently. Last week was her first day of 3 year-old preschool. Melt. my. heart.
I didn't sleep a wink the night before her first day. I was nervous, excited, anxious, sad, and happy all at the same time. Wait. That's pretty much me on a normal day. But the feelings were amplified on this particular night.
I had envisioned myself having all her stuff laid out the night before, ready to go. Envisioned is the key word. Did that happen? Nahhh. You know better. But I did get up super early to make sure the morning went smoothly. As I packed her little lunch, I remembered how my mom used to always write little notes on my napkins, so I busted out the sharpies and went to town on that unfortunate paper towel. By the time I finished, I had that whole thing covered. I think I got a little carried away. A little? There wasn't a free space left. Needless to say, she's three. She can't read yet. But by george she had a note and a cute little drawing to wipe her mouth on! I was a smidgen nervous and that poor paper towel got the brunt of it.
However, this morning her paper towel from last week got recycled. As I opened her lunch bag still laying on the counter from last week, yes, last week, (I knew there wasn't any food left in it to spoil because I've been eating her leftovers on the rides home) I threw out the old ziplocks and noticed that her paper towel hadn't been touched, much less even unfolded. So..... that thing got put right back into her lunch for today. Besides, the rainbow on it was good enough for two uses I'd say.






Although Kate's never been one to cling to me or be inhibited in social situations, I wasn't sure how she would respond to being left at her new school. Well, I should have known she would be just fine. As I got ready to leave her, she just gave me a big hug and a high five and turned to continue her drawing. I had a proud-mommy moment.
And on the drive home I had a sad-mommy moment. Did I turn into a wet mess? You betcha. Poor Hamp probably thought I was nuts, askin' him to promise to stay little for me.
Kate didn't cry.
I did.
Go figure.






Her teacher, Mrs. Marsha






When I picked her up, she said, " I did good, Mama! Can I go back tomorrow?"
On Day 2, Daddy went with us.







So what this all boils down to is that my sweet little girl is growing up. Inevitable, right? Yes. But it doesn't make it any easier. Maybe I'll see if she wants to start taking her paci again. Do you think I could still squeeze her into a bassinet?
I'm so proud of the little girl she's becoming. She makes me laugh like no one else can. And at times, makes me wanna hide, like no one else can. But I LOVE being her mommy.












16 comments:

Anonymous said...

She's so darling! She's so stinking cute - I love the little cute clothes and the bag that she's carrying - adorable! You have the cutest kiddos!

Sweet Simplicity said...

She has the cutest clothes! Her haircut is precious.

Pam said...

She is adorable!! So glad she is having fun at school! ;)

Becky said...

You're doing such a great job with her Hollie!! She isn't just a cute little girl, she's sweet, kind & polite too. Keep up the good work, for His glory!!

Abby said...

The cuteness is out of control!

I, too, am struggling with sending Becks off to preschool in the fall. He got a note in the mail from his future teacher today! I died!

And I really wish you would have bought her a trapper keeper...just to relive middle school a bit ;)

Charlie said...

what a beautiful girl! she has good taste in clothes ;)

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Sherrie said...

She's a cutie pie! Cooper is going to 4K this year and I feel the same way you do, although I will not get to take him his first day of school because I am a teacher. :(

~Mrs. Guru~ said...

She is growing up so fast and so precious!

Love Lace said...

She is so precious!

Kristy said...

Aww... I love her lil cute face! And I am feeling ya on the tears. I just had an emotional meltdown over a horrid day of work/ my baby is going to kindergarten this week. Gahhhh!

Jodi D. said...

your kids are cute! I have twin girls who are going into a 2year preschool and I was wondering what brand or where you got your daughters backpack.

prince snow farm said...

I' so happy that you are able to take time off with your family. What a blessing. I (we) go back on the 1st :(

Perfectly Imperfect said...

She is so precious!! And I love her clothes!

Abbi said...

can't believe little miss has started pre school already! and you know i love some lisa frank! can't wait to buy it for keke and kate! ha!!
she looked adorable on her first...and the second and will always but loved her outfit! too cute! i know she's loving it!

Bridget said...

Awwwwwww....Farrah starts pre-school in a few weeks too! Glad you get to stay home. Enjoy your babies:)

CAC muffin said...

She's sooo cute! is that a lunch box with her name on it!!!! SOOOOOOO CUTE!