Hey Mikey, she likes it!

"Kindergarten is so fun, Mom!"
*whew! happy dance!*

Day 2 and she's ready to go! (Mom is doing ok too!)

Kindergarten!

My baby started Kindergarten today.

We applied for her to attend a great year-round elementary school and thankfully she was accepted. Unfortunately, that meant that summer was cut short and I had to deal with all these emotions much sooner than expected. I won't tell you how often I have cried. It's HARD to think of her as a big girl. I think I was doing ok until we got the letter in the mail from her teacher. It had a supply list with all these BIG kid items like pencils and binders and such. Stuff that BIG kids use. Not my little Avery!

Luckily this morning my anxiety was relieved by her excitement. It just breaks a Momma's heart to see her acting so big. I know I can't keep her home with me forever (and she definitely wouldn't want that!). She has to grow and change. This is the Lord's plan for her. I'm thankful that although I can't be there to hold her hand, God is always watching over her. That gives Momma some peace as I think of her bee-bopping into school with that big backpack on.

Happy 5th Birthday Avery!
I cannot believe our sweet little 5lb. 6oz. baby girl is now FIVE years old! The years have just flown by, but we have loved every single one. Five just seems like such a huge number to me! It makes her seem so much older. I know, I know...she's not ready to drive a car or go to prom just yet, but it definitely feels like a monumental number. It does mean that Kindergarten is just around the corner and I am certainly not ready for that!
Happy Birthday sweet girl. We love you!

The Good Stuff
There are some things that you just can't buy.
There are moments that just can't be replaced.
...like sisters who do your hair for you and make you look silly.
...and big grins before bedtime, just because.
There are some days when I could easily sell my kids on ebay.
But, for all the moments like these, I think I'll keep them. :)