Today was the day. Brooklynn hopped out of bed and got ready for her first day of pre-school. She was excited, I was sad :(
I was NOT sad when my kids packed their back packs and took off for pre-school. All I could see was five hours of freedom! I could vacuum without someone hanging on to the vacuum bag. I could go to the bathroom without company, shop without someone filling my cart with every box of cereal that had seen advertised on TV. I could not sit down and read Facebook postings in peace because....there was no Facebook...imagine that! I actually spent my time constructively. I could fit more things into 5 child free hours than superman. Oh, and I loved what was accomplished, even if it was quickly undone when we all arrived back home!
This is different, because I know. I know that shortly she will be walking out the door to kindergarten not pre-school. The days of wanting to come have a sleepover at my house will be traded for a sleepover at her friend's house.
She is such a treasure. I pray she remains innocent, curious, full of wonder, humorous, and as loving as she is today. It is a journey and she has stepped out the door toward independence. You go little girl. I will be watching from behind.
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