A Letter to Lily

Dear Lily,

I couldn't write this to you on your first day because it was too hard for mommy already.  You started kindergarten last Thursday, August 14th.  My little girl is growing up and it hurts mommy's heart just a little bit.  You looked so beautiful on your first day.  You wanted to wear a pretty dress and you asked mommy to curl your hair.  Daddy took two days off of work so he could take you and pick you up with mommy.  It was not only a big day for you, but also for mom and dad and for Avery.

You went to bed at 8:00 the night before.  We read a special book that your teacher, Mrs. Boyer, gave to you at your open house. We sprinkled "Ready Confetti" under your pillow, and you woke up as ready as ever!  You told mom you were a little bit nervous, but mommy never doubted that you would have a great first day.  You looked so grown up walking into school with your big girl backpack on.  Mommy cried, as you knew that I would.  It was so hard for mommy letting you go and knowing that I would see you until 3:20 that afternoon.  Mommy doesn't like not knowing what you are doing.  I'm used to having you by my side and always with me. 

Mommy and Daddy took Avery to get donuts because we knew this would be a tough day for her too.  She loves her big sister so much and you are her best friend.  She didn't even eat her donut...maybe because she was a little bit sad already?  She asked mommy several times during the day if we could go pick you up.  When 3:20 came around, Avery was so excited to go get you! 

When I saw your smiling face walk out of the kindergarten door at 3:20, I knew it was going to be okay.  You had so much fun and you have made some friends already.  I asked you what your favorite part of the day was and you told me it was lunch and gym.  That's my girl!  You couldn't remember any new friends names that day, but the next day you had made friends with Dana and Kylie.  You sat with them at lunch. 

Each day, Mrs. Boyer sends home a folder with everything you did that day.  You earned a purple stamp on your very first day, which means you had an OUTSTANDING day!  Way to go Lily Rose!  You were sound asleep on the couch by 7:00 that night.  It is tough waking up so early and going to school all day long.  You have done really well with your 8:00 bedtime and your 6:30 wake up call.  On Friday, you were ready to tackle day number 2, but by Saturday you were thankful for the weekend and thankful for getting to sleep in!

Mommy and Daddy are so incredibly proud of you and you have turned into such a beautiful, loving, amazing little girl.  You are going to do big things in this world and I can't wait to see what your bright future holds for you!

Love,
Mommy