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No Longer a Kinder Kid

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.  I just wish time would slow down.  She is such a gift, I want more days between now and the next milestone photo. 

All this yearning reminds me to be thankful for the days I do get and to make the most of them.  To fill the days with purpose. 

I am going to enjoy our summer.  We are going to fill it with love, laughter, reading, family, friends, adventure and fun. 

I hope you too can fill summer 2018 with those same things.  Let's have as epic summer. 

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