Snowflakes and Joy

We are well into summer break right now.  Every day that goes by is one day closer to school resuming and that means I have to admit that I no longer have a kindergarten kiddo. I have a first grader.  Wasn't it just yesterday when she came home from the hospital? This sweet baby quickly grew into a quiet but fun toddler. Before I knew it she was keeping me guessing just what kind of shenanigans would happen when I dared to blink my eyes! Those days seemed long but the weeks and years flew. My toddler became a talkative, inquisitive, loving, fun preschooler. Oh the days before mandatory school. Days of freedom and so much Mom/Snowflake time.  And then it happened! My little girl was a school kid! She bravely started Kindergarten. I shed more tears than she did.  A new milestone for her journey.  Just like that her 1st school year is over and we are in the midst of summer.  Don't get me wrong, I am loving this journey and this kid.  I am so thankful to be HER mom