She stood in a checked pink dress and watched the flat iron brush through her hair in the mirror. She’s taller than she was back in August. And I remember brushing the flat iron through her hair back then while she stood in another pink dress. Brand new shoes. Depending on her big sister to help her navigate this new place. Since then she’s lost her baby face. Lost a few teeth too. But she’s gained a lot of confidence. Reading skills. Friends. A favorite teacher. A love of school. And today, a graduation certificate to commemorate a beautiful year of Kindergarten. I sincerely could not have asked for a better teacher, classmates or school. It’s been nothing short of miraculous answer to prayer.
And for the record, MawMaw and PawPaw had to scoot out before we could get pictures. They definitely were there to support you, Lexi-bug.
And Miss Emma finished 2nd grade. After Lexi’s graduation, we called her out of class to meet us at the office but decided to go get a picture of her and her teacher. A not-so little girl was already half-way down the hall. “Sup, Alex,” she called out to a passing classmate. She giggled after he passed and said, “Sup. I just wanted to say that.” More giggling. How did she get so confident? Gone was the hesitant little girl I left with half my heart in Kindergarten almost 3 years ago. We snapped a picture of her and her teacher in the classroom. Once again, a wonderful answer to prayer.
But this is the year of friends for Emma. Definitely some strong friendship. Maybe a little drama. But mostly fun.
And with that, we say goodbye to school…
…and hello to summer.
Amy,
You need to go over to my wall and get the picture of Butch and Bessie and add it in somehow. Mom.
Congratulations to Lexi! I can’t believe how big the girls are getting. It’s amazing the difference a great teacher makes; so happy that the Girls had successful school years. Lots of love to all of you. xoxo
PS – Be prepared for more drama. 4th through 6th grades have been drama central in our house. 😉
We’ve now been friends long enough that I remember when you blogged about Lexi graduating from kindergarten! We don’t have such a thing up here in Boston, but it’s such a cool tradition! Give her a hug from me and tell Em I said “s’up?”
and by Lexi I meant Emma. Dur.
Haha! You really don’t have Kindergarten graduation? You should start it!
Congratulations to them both. 🙂