Another Bittersweet Moment

Today was our last day of school!!!

I tried to explain to the girls that they would not see their friends again until August--in kid terms, of course, but don't know how successful I was. I will try to schedule play dates with their very best friends over the summer, so they don't have to miss them the whole summer. I know I couldn't go the whole summer without seeing or talking with my friends...I'd go crazy!!

I was surprised by the emotions I felt when I picked the girls up this morning. I was only expecting a quick pick up and goodbye to friends; boy was I wrong. First, I took pictures of Ellie with her teachers and friends, gave them their gifts, and thanked them for being "momma" to my baby when I couldn't. I was fine; no tears...until I stepped in to say goodbye and thanks to the director, Gayla. As soon as I told her this was it for Ellie, tears filled both of our eyes. She brought Ellie into her office, gave her a sweet little talk about "big school", and prayed with her. Oh, how thankful I am for her Christian leadership over my daughters and their teachers!

Ellie and Miss Amber

Miss Michelle and Ellie

Ellie adores her friend, Lily.

Ellie, Shelby, and Lily...one last time





Ellie and her class



Then, it was off to Sadie Kate's classroom. I had to wipe away the tears to go get Sadie Kate. Anyone who's seen me cry knows there's no hiding that I've been crying, but Sadie Kate gets so upset when she sees me cry. I tried my very best to hide my emotions...and then I opened the door and saw Sadie Kate "reading a book" with her most favorite teacher, Miss Hannah. Here came the tears again!! Again, we took pictures with Sadie Kate's teachers and friends, which pretty much halted my need to cry as I wrestled together a dozen 2 year olds for a group picture. Sadie Kate's teachers have made this year terrific; she adores all of her teachers, which makes leaving her in the morning so much easier. She will move up to the next room in August and I can't wait to hear all of the stories of my sassy, Sadie Kate.



Can you tell SK loves Miss Hannah?

  

and Miss Megan?




Sadie Kate's class...all smiles for summer!