In two weeks, I'm going to be missing this face around the house:
I'll be missing an extra voice playing "honey", an extra set of (very) helpful hands, one less person to drag in/out of Walmart, having to tell her to stop giving so many kisses to Max, one less snack to make and most of all, I'll be missing being with my biggest girl all day long. I always thought I would be sad about kindergarten, but lately I've been more excited for Mallory than sad. I'm not naive to think I won't be sad the first day...or week, but I really, truly am giddy for Mallory. She is so, so ready to start kindergarten! I can't wait to pick her up and hear all about it!
Last Friday night, she and I went on a special "back to school date" to buy school clothes. It was just me and her, which doesn't happen very often. We ate at Cracker Barrel (her choice) and drove to Round Rock. It dawned on me that this was her first time to go shopping. We've run in and out of stores before, but have never bought a bunch of clothes at one time, just for her. She loved it! She wanted to carry everything around and try everything on. I tried to let her pick out most of her stuff, with a few helpful hints from me:) I had one very tired girl after two hours of walking around. We finished up our date at Chili's for a chocolate shake and Mallory got her second wind. I loved having time with just her and me.
I want so badly for her to have a great year at kindergarten. There are so many parts of this coming year that make me nervous. Will she make friends easily? Will her teacher be a second mommy to her? Will kids be kind to her on the playground? Will she be kind to other kids? Will she miss us while she's at school? Will Morgan miss her best friend?
Lately, Brad has been the one talking about how much she's grown up. We just can't believe how fast the past five years have flown by. Now it's time for us to put on brave smiles and send her off into the world!
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Well, I hadn't really cried until now!:) She is going to have sooo much fun. Can't wait to see her sweet little self walking down that hallway.:)
Awww seriously did you have to make me cry! She will do great! Love her!
I saw your hubby with Morgan and Max at Mazzio's Friday night, now I know where you were!
I have been thinking a lot about Kindergarten and "the real world" since Ethan is almost there. I'm looking forward to seeing Mallory and your journey through this year! Good luck!!
So excited for her!! She's gonna do fine, I'm very sure!! Very happy for your "date" together. What a special memory!!-Sandy
Shannon, this brought a tear to my eye....this is exactly how I'm feeling right now, excited for them but sad at the same time. And they are only going to pre-k 1/2 days...I can't even imagine what I'll be feeling next year! Good luck to Mallory...she will have so much fun:)
Very sweet post! She is getting so big and is going to do great. Can't wait to hear all about it!
Shannon, this is the sweetest post. It brought tears to my eyes. You have such great ideas about how to spend quality time with each of your sweet kiddos!
Oh Shannon!! I can't believe we have kids big enough to go to kindergarten! I hope Mallory (and you and me and Brady) have a great first day!!
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