Every Good and Perfect Gift: A Fitting End to a Great Year

There are so many emotions going through my head right now that composing a post to adequately express the deep love, pride, and excitement I feel about Ellie moving from preschool to kindergarten seems too daunting. Those of you who have passed this milestone with your own child/children can understand and empathize.

Both girls performed songs with their classes at the end of the year program at their daycare. Sadie Kate's class dressed as rock stars and sang "Alphabet Rock" and "He Has the Whole World in His Hands"--I know, weird combination! True to form, Sadie Kate took full advantage of a stage and captive audience and stole the show. She sang and danced her heart out through both songs, making her parents ask..."If she dances like this in a church, how is she going to dance at prom?" Oh my, momma's not ready for that!

"Whole world in His hands"

Loving her microphone!

I don't know where she gets her moves!

"Yea, everyone's clapping for me!"

Ellie's class sang four or five songs and she did a great job, as well. She sang every word, did every move, and performed proudly. We were rather surprised that she seemed so confident on stage since the entire drive to the program consisted of her asking us to "just go home". She and two of her sweet friends were right in front of me so I got to see every little song, dance, and smile. She enjoyed every minute of the program, the attention, and the idea of moving on. Momma and Daddy enjoyed it too, but couldn't help tear up as we watched the slide show highlight this last year before our first baby moves from daycare to "big school".

Ellie,

Momma and Daddy are so proud of the big girl

you are becoming. You are such a delight to us

and everyone around you. I know you will love

kindergarten and all of the challenges it brings.

Even when things are hard to do or not very fun,

just try to do your best.

We love you...everyday!