Kindergarten is over!

How does it happen?

Life passing you by in the blink of an eye?

I think one of my greatest "Aha moments" since having children is becoming so acutely aware of how fast life can go. I am continually struck by this fact every time I look at my girls growing and doing new things. I swear sometimes I put them to bed and the next morning they look like they are bigger to me (I've even told them both this on several occasions!).

So, why did I think Kindergarten would be any different? I think I blinked my eyes and I went from the first week of school, where I could barely pull my car out of the parking lot.... to the last week of school where I could barely pull out of the parking lot! Both for the same reasons, my baby girl, my first born was growing up!

Avery & Mrs. Mullis  - She received the "Happy Heart" award

I would watch her walk in to the building, practically skipping in every day, so independent and strong. So beautiful and carefree. During that first week of drop off, she would turn around and wave, to make sure mommy was okay. But by the end of the year, I don't think she even thought twice that I was still watching her. She was so excited to be there every day. What a blessing that was for me!

I wasn't prepared to cry the last week of kindergarten! I had no idea that I would feel such strong emotions at the end of the year. It was always the beginning that I dreaded. But the end was almost as heart wrenching.

Avery also received the "Model Student" award - CCS's highest student honor for each class

Oh, don't get me wrong, I am so thrilled, happy, thankful and blessed to know that she is a thriving, healthy, beautiful, independent child. God has blessed me beyond my measure with my Avery. But I look at her and already see all the years that have passed so quickly. In the blink of an eye it seems like she went from that fresh little newborn to a girl that is reading, growing, learning and challenging life.

Avery, you have amazed us this year! Mommy and Daddy constantly said how impressed we were with your determination to learn and your excitement to do so as well. We pray that your thirst for knowledge only deepens as you get older. We pray that you will always love school and show an eagerness to grow in new ways every year.

And as sad as it is for Mommy to send you on to 1st grade - knowing you will spend the majority of the day away from me, I couldn't be more proud of you! I am so pleased with the character and loving heart that you have shown to your friends and teachers this year. You are a one of a kind, a precious blessing! Remember what Mommy always says "God gave you that sweet heart of yours." Use it to honor and bring glory to your creator!

Last day of school

I love you forever!