Morgan started kindergarten yesterday! She was so excited to go to Mrs. Skipper's class and had the best first day! She told us every little detail of the day and commented that she couldn't wait to go back. We are so happy for her that she had such a great experience.
Mom (meaning me) on the other hand felt like the largest hen in the coop, wanting to spread my feathers and gather my Morgan-chick back to the nest. I mean, it's been working so great the past 5 years, why alter a good thing? And by the way, how did the last 5 years pass like a flash? Don't you think that time should be slowed and extended for parents of young kids (at least during the happy, peaceful, tender mercy moments?)..but how would that little chick ever learn and grow if this mother hen kept her under her wing the rest of her life? Being a mom isn't for sissys...that's for sure.
That was one of the hardest bucket of tears I had to hold back (at least until I reached the privacy of my car)! How lucky we are to have a taste of such a Heavenly emotion-emotions that come from being a parent. How blessed we are to better learn about our relationship as a son or daughter through being a mom or dad. Especially our realtionship with Father in Heaven. I wrote an "I love you" note on Morgan's napkin yesterday and snuck it in her lunch (thanks for the tradition mom!)and she was so sweet she didn't want to even use it! Just like Morgan having a little "I love you" note that her Mom was thinking and loving and caring for her even though I wasn't where she could see me, it reminded me that our Father in Heaven sends us those same little "I love you's" every day. I got one today as I laid on my bed, Morgan on one side and Clayton on the other, fighting over who can squeeze me tighter. Another when Clayton colored a picture and gave it to me, or when he told me I was his true love. (I know, a direct result of him having to watch one too many princess movies with Morgan) Our "I love you napkins" are given to us everyday, I'm so grateful for these reminders of a Heavenly Home.
I counted the hours yesterday until I could pick her up, I couldn't get there fast enough. I was so excited to see how she did and give her the biggest hug ever...a reminder of another hug that will feel similiar-how thankful I am to be a mom.
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What sweet thoughts! Sounds like it was a pretty special day for the both of you. :) It is so easy to forget and overlook the "I love you" notes from our Heavenly Father. We need to slow down sometimes, step back and really notice and look at the sweet, tender blessings he gives us. Thank you for those beautiful thoughts Shell! I love you and miss you.
Michelle, I loved your comments. They were so beautifully expressed. Morgan looks so adorable for her first day of school.
It seems like only yesterday that I was sending you girls off to kindergarden!!! What tender feelings and emotions that come.
Andrea, you were only four when you started, and we lived in the blue apartments by the railroad tracks. You went to Franklin Elem. I remember you looking at me with those tearful eyes not wanting me to leave. I DID go home and cry.
Michelle, Inititive Kindergarten in Idaho and Nancy McDonald was your teacher. It took half the year before I stopped walking you to your classroom, tender emotions and tears once again.
Lara, with two older sisters to show you how its done I really don't think you were nervous. I do remember the hug I got after the first day of school.
Once again I cried knowing that this was my last child to start school. Lots of tears, but always bitter sweet.
I have always been the Mom that didn't want summer to end. As Gramdma Morgan so wisley says "The best thing that you can do for your children is to continually prepare them to leave". So true, but hard at times.
I am so pround of all of you and the way you are raising Savea, Morgan and Clayton. Every stage of their lives are so uniquie and precious. How did grandpa and I get so lucky to have such wonderful daughters, sons and grandkids???
We LOVE you all......
Morgan, you look so beautiful for your first day of Kindergarten!! Auntie Rudy loves you so much and is so proud of you.
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