Last night, I stayed up late to finished my letter to you for the first day of Kindergarten. I cry so hard when I write these letters to you. I am so keenly aware that the time is slipping through my fingers and that the little girl you were is stepping back to make way for the big girl you are preparing to become. Please don’t ever mistake my tears for sadness or take them as a bad thing. They are just evidence of the strength of my love and emotions for you. I’ve enjoyed watching you grow and learn and it is of course very exciting to see what the next chapter will bring. For everything you learn to do on your own, there is one less thing you need me for. That’s my job, but it still stings. I know you are capable of anything you put your mind to and I can’t wait to see all the fun you will have, friends you will make, stories you will tell me from your day and struggles that you may confide in me. I never knew love like this until I had you.
You are still feeling a little sick today. You slept in until 9a. Daddy had to leave before you woke up because he had to catch a flight for work. He’s so sad he won’t be able to walk you to school tomorrow, but he will be thinking of you the entire time! When you woke up, we had to run quick to my office to sign a quick seller which I forgot about. You very cooperatively and quickly got dressed and we hit the road before either of us could even brush our teeth!!!! A few minutes later we were back in the car, headed home, brushed teeth (yuck) and headed out to grab lunch on St. Armand’s circle and then went to Mote Marine. You loved petting the stingrays and asked to “dive in” with them!!!
We headed home to shower and relax for a little while because I thought you could use the downtime and break from the heat. We played with you Paw Patrol and snuggled in my bed for a little while. We got dressed and ran back by Bay Haven to retake a few photos to try to get better lighting. The rain was on the way, so we were speedy!! The skies opened so we went to the “cover up Publix” to benefit from the parking garage to stay dry. We headed home to FaceTime with Daddy and read books. I had a line up of books I wanted to read to you tonight. Of course I cried when I read “If I Could Keep You Little” and you again reminded me that I will really cry tomorrow. Again, you aren’t wrong! You didn’t need your “Jitter Glitter” that Ms. Wolleon gave us. You snuggled right up after books and drifted off to sleep. I will remember this day forever….As I kissed you goodnight, the sun has set on your preschool years. I have no idea how 5 years have flown by so quickly, but it was a wonderful ride!
I love you so much!
Goodnight…and Goodbye to the Preschool Years! 