Reality is setting in today with no Cami around to add her sparkle & spunk. Before today I was somewhat neutral regarding school (although I hate--HATE--all day kindergarten, what an evil). I know the time is right, and I feel like we're where we should be with schooling decisions...but it's a huge chunk of her life that I'm no longer a part of, I think that's why I'm feeling such a loss.
On the upside, there aren't as many dinosaur rodeos and house-wrecking events of that nature around here. And the boys are best buds, they get along SO well...
...making life pretty easy for me--not many fires to put out.
And with a thoughtful little girl (who left me this wonderful kleenex-lined shoe box lid writing utensil holder--for my own personal use) I guess I really don't have much to complain about.
But I'm a happy lady when 3:38 hits and she's mine again.
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A big hug for you Anna! :o( I'm sure it will get easier . . . and I'm sure Cami is having a wonderful time . . . but sorry for the "growing pains."
Such a touching bittersweet post. I know Cami will do great in school (and life) because you and Andy have given her such a wonderful, secure beginning. Be thankful that you were (and are) able to stay home with her! :-)
Cami's pictures are just SO delightful....and detailed, too! They always make me smile. Your post, however made me tear up! I'll be praying for you as you adjust to this major milestone in your "little" girl's life...and in yours, too! Hugs to you....and remember the words to the beautiful song you played on Sunday night. "You are my strength when I am weak."
I am praying for you, Anna. I could say it gets easier, but I don't know if I ever believed it did. I know you are thankful she comes home each day and shares her joy of learning. I LOVE her drawings and hope you are making a little folder of them for her. I love the rodeo and the one hanging on for dear life to that tail!! What a joy. Big hugs to you!!
Anna- I know exactly how you feel! We may need to get together more and be more of a support team to each other! :) Loved all of Cami's drawings- she really has a gift!
I was feeling that way too at first, but I have to be honest...when I see the boys come out of school with GIANT smiles on their faces, telling me all about their friends, what they did at recess, who said something funny...it makes it OK for me! They're having a BLAST! :-) LOVE the last picture - so sweet! ♥
It's good these things come in stages. Just wait until you drop her off at college and find there is already some guy there waiting to replace you as the most signifcant person in her life.:)
I'm curious as to what, exactly, are the creatures in the rodeo drawing with snail ears. So cute. :)
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