It’s official. Summer is over and school started back this morning. How can I have a 1st grader…it’s just not right.
She ate breakfast and we combed her hair and we took pictures and we packed her backpack and lunch and her get-to-know-you homework and Ms. Flowers first day of school gift. Every teacher deserves an apple on the first day.
My voice got all quakey and tears started to brim as I began praying out loud for her day…her new school year…her new teacher…her new friends…as we drove closer to school. We talked about how loving Jesus and loving others is the most important thing. We talked about being kind and loving and generous and compassionate and respectful. I reminded her that I am madly in love with her tender heart and that she is so very good at loving on people.
She said she was excited to meet new friends and see what kind of fun 1st grade would be. She said she didn’t think she would be as excited if she hadn’t gotten Ms. Flowers for her teacher. She said she would miss me and playing with the boys during the day. I think she’s going to have a really grand year.
I gave her multiple kisses and told her one last time how proud we are of her. She’s going to rattle the stars for sure.
The morning has been slow and dragging with brotherly fights and grassy feet which means grassy floors and computer troubles and I just miss her. She’s my sanity…she’s my girl. Me and her, we have to stick together because clearly we are being out numbered by the male kind. And now I’m trying to think of the most perfect afternoon “Happy First Day of School” snack and I cannot wait to hear all about her day. She’s an observer, so I know there will be lots of details involved. Cannot believe the school year has begun…so excited to see what all God has in store.
Happy Monday.
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WOW! School starts early there. I will be taking my baby off to college in a couple of weeks and will be a blubbering idiot for sure! I warned him of that. His comment?…start crying now and get it over with before then. LOL!!
I’ve stolen your morning routine and have started praying out loud for my girl each day in the car rider line. I’ve always said a prayer for her each day, but never out loud for her to hear, but it’s oh so important. Thank you for making me realize that. What I now need to do it take another note from you and make sure I constantly remind her how important it is to be kind, compassionate and giving! You’re an amazing example and such a terrific mother! Hope she has an awesome first day of school!
I love it that you always have so many pictures! You are the one person I am so eager to read!
looks like a pretty awesome first grade classroom!!! we start back to school next week. summer goes by way to fast and these kiddos well they just need to stop growing up!!!
Oh, you just made me tear up a little. My oldest boy is turning 5 in a few weeks, but just missed the cut-off for Kindergarten, so I get him for another year. But I’m already sad (and proud) at the thoughts of him going to school and seeing the boy/friend he will be. Your Harper is such a beauty, inside and out. I hope she has a perfectly lovely year.
Happy First Day of First Grade, Beautiful Harper!! I know you will be a blessing to your teacher and your other classmates!
Just awesome! Can’t believe she’s already in school on August 5th! Still loving your blog after almost two years!
Happy First Day of First Grade, Harper!!!!! I can’t wait for your post tomorrow, to see what a Great day she had!!!!!!
Harper seems like such a sweet girl. She’s blessed to have such a great mom.