Last Day of Kinder for Laney Kate

Well, we had a hard first week of Kindergarten. I say "we" meaning "I". Anyway, saying that, the last week was much worse. Much worse. I cried every day. Laney counted down the days with a heavy heart leaving friends but excited about the summer sun! Thinking like a child with no worries and such innocence. I happily hold onto these days.

As I reflect and realize my reasons for being so sad and melancholy, well, I need to be more grateful. And it's not about me. I'm just the Momma. Laney had a wonderful year. A fantastic year! I enjoyed being home room Mom more than I knew I would and I know Laney liked having me in the classroom and on field trips. I consider Laney's teacher a friend. And, most importantly, I watched Laney bloom and grow. She learned how to read. She learned how to write sentences. She learned how to be a better friend and also who not to be friends with. Laney loved her time at Howard. I can only pray she will always love school, be eager for knowledge, and continue to be kind to others.

So we walk away from Howard to Woodridge with happiness and good memories. I suppose the sad part is always walking away from something that was so wonderful and into the unknown. All things have a time and purpose.


Laney's last week at Howard included our last lunch!

 Picking up in carpool every day with this little bug. That has been a huge part of my life that I think I will gladly take a break from. Although, I did look forward to 2:00 everyday!

Laney and her school.

 The ice cream social on the last day of school. Landry got to go too and I think they had fun.

 Daddy even showed up.

 These faces. This is when I cry. Thinking of each of these little children.

 Even the wild boys. What a cute group.

Ms. Vincent. I'm really going to miss seeing her. 

Leyton tried to take a nap on the rug. 

Ms. Leal. We sure loved hearing stories about you. Laney adored her teachers. 

Good bye Howard. For now.