Monday, August 22, 2011

Parting is Such Sweet Sorrow

My first grader is off! ... um...without getting too emotional (and allowing some drying to time for some wet eyes)... this is harder than kindergarten!!! I can't imagine how this feels when your youngest goes and you have to come home alone.


After dropping her off at school, my subconscious led me to her room humming "Have I done Any Good in the World". Ha... I didn't previously have that song in my head, so I had to thank my Heavenly Father and grin at the thought that "Yep! Sure am doing good... I'm a mom! And the best of my 'good' are my little ones". I'm excited for her to learn and try new things, but most of all I'm excited for what good she will do for those around her. The world needs that amazing little girl, so I guess I'll share :)...

3 comments:

brooke said...

She is pretty great :) Give her a hug from us. We hope she enjoyed the first day of school. When did our first born kiddos become old enough to be gone all day? So sad and exciting at the same time.

Debbie said...

I love reliving my life through your posts. Hard days sending them off to school. She is so big and you are doing a great job helping her put on the Armor she will need to get through each day. Thanks for being a good mom to our kids!

Ben and Jillian said...

I can't believe she's in first grade already! I remember when she was born! She was only 5 months when I last saw her! She's so adorable though! Good job momma! :)