Almost five years ago, I came home from the hospital with my baby girl. She was born the last day of September so it was early October when we came home. It was a beautiful 90 degree day- unusual for New York that time of year. If the day wasn't perfect enough, the sun shining on my face gave me a feeling of warmth and happiness that I never felt before. I felt like it was our special day and the sun was shining for us, lighting our path home.
To continue reading about the journey of my Kindergarten growing pains with Chloe, please read with me here.
When Tricia from Raising Humans asked me to write for her weekly series, Growing Together, not only was I honored- it was at a perfect time. Her blog focuses on growth. With my daughter starting Kindergarten this week, I am mixed with many emotions from sadness to excitement. We are at the beginning of her educational journey that I find bittersweet...so what better to write about?
Tricia, thank you for trusting in me with your blog and your readers. You are an amazing writer and mommy. You asking me to write for you is so gratifying. It validates that my voice is being heard! Thanks again Tricia- for hearing my voice...and sharing it with the world.
Tara you are so incredibly sweet! It was an honor to host you today and share your words!
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DeleteI'm glad I found you from the SITS. I'll be sure to check out this series. What a sweet post!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much!
DeleteWhat a beautiful picture! My kids are older so my meltdown is highschool and spparently the age of 24. My daughters 24th was Monday and I was bawling so hard I couldn't even call her to wish her a happy birthday. I left her a facebook note snd called the next day instead.
ReplyDeleteI guess it never gets easier watching them grow...the more they grow, the less they need us. It's bittersweet being a mom...at any age.
DeleteOh man, J started Kindergarten this week too! Not sure how we got here already. While he seems to feel completely comfortable in his new environment, I feel like I'm the one who's struggling upstream. Going to check out your post. PS - she's beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThanks Christine. Yes, it's been a rough week on me! I've been asleep by 9pm this entire week! It is so hard letting go. I'm sad but am so happy she loves it!
DeleteHope J is loving it as well.