As the school year descends to a close, I found myself reminiscing about Audrey's first year in Kindergarten. I can't comprehend that this little girl will be in first grade next year. Well, I think to myself, at least I still have my little Ethan.
I remember those first weeks where Audrey was quite unsure whether or not she liked this going-to-school-business. The separation at the entrance gate was always tentative: Would she get emotional and not want to go? Would she skip off with a backward wave? Each day beheld a different action from her, though she liked her classmates and teachers once inside.
In typical Audrey fashion, on the weekends she would whine that there was no school and wish she was going that day. On schooldays, she would cling to me in the car not wanting to part. I was as unsure as she was, I think.
I have set my mind on homeschooling her with the other kids next year. I know I need to give it a try and see how we do before simply sending her to school every year. Audrey may just thrive in this environment, with more free time to express her very expressive self. She will have time for piano and gymastics, which she dearly wants to do.
I will look forward to The Adventures of a First Grader, starring our very own Audrey.
2 comments:
WOW Jill she looks so grown up. What a gigantic change it must be for you to have your baby girl now fast approaching first grade. Enjoy your summer dear friend. I have been soo darn busy with various committees and getting a small business up and running I feel I have neglected you and your family and I am so sorry about that. Audrey looks so grown up and you and Christopher have done well to see all of them soo happy and beaming. Have a great summer. Love and blessings to all of you Daytons. I will be in touch!
mom. that was so beautiful . that was the best video i have seen. WOW. sniff sniff. i almost cried!! mom that was so heartwarming.
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