Tonight while I was rocking you, you were telling me random stories as they popped into your head. It was quite sweet. Something about “very exciting news!” “What’s that Sweetie?”
“Siobhan will be in after care 4 days!”
“That’s so great!”
“Yeah, I love her so much. She’s my BESSSST friend.”

Something about “Today I chased my brother all over. He didn’t like it so much, but I had to. Know why? Because I love him so much!”

It was quiet for a minute or so, and then you circled your straight arm around and into the air.

You said, “You know what this is Mama? This is what we do when we want to say something.”
And you circled your arm back into the air and held it there.
I ask, “Really? What does your teacher say when you do that?”
“She says, ‘Yeeessssss?'”

[pause]
You continue…
“And if this arm gets tired, you can put it down and put the other one up.” (you demonstrate for me.)
[pause]
“And if they BOTH get tired, you can put them down and just give them a break.”

Ah, and school has begun.

Since I haven’t had time to post these – here are the very precious first day of school pictures I took.
So excited to put on your new school outfit, still half asleep on your way to the bathroom:

A yummy, special breakfast- thanks Daddy Jim!!

A nature find on the walk up the driveway of school:

Walking in the door – what a big day!

“Indoor shoes” – you take off outdoor shoes and put on your bright pink indoor shoes when you get to school each morning.

You were asked to pose for a picture but the camera was on “video” settings. Look at all the kisses I got!!! I am so blessed:

Your first homework assignment – “Decorate a bag and put 1 or 2 things in it that will tell us something about you:”

I think you put a shell and a stuffed raccoon in your bag because, as you said, “I’m an out-door girl.”

My big girl – you’re growing up!! I couldn’t be more proud to be your Mom.

I love you my Sweet.