First year of school
She did it...Audrey made it through her first year of big girl school. Today is last day of Pre 3-K at St. Ignatius Catholic School. She has made so many new friends, which whom she talks about constantly. She has learned so many new things, and over all she has really enjoyed her school year. All the teachers told me that she was the sweetest, well mannered little girl that they had known in long time. That just makes me beam with delight.

My precious girl, I am so proud of you. You are growing way to fast for me to handle. You no longer let me walk you to class, because as you said, "big girls walk by themselves". The first day you denied me of that, I teared up while I watched you. I loved that you kept looking back making sure I was still there, waving me good-bye and blowing me kisses. I have all your drawings that you made for me and daddy, and I will treasure them always.

I tried with all my might to attend all of you school parties, programs, and special days. Unfortunately, I did have to miss a couple. I promise to make it to all of your class parties next year. My favorite of all was the Mother's Day picnic. I loved sitting on our blanket and having our lunch together. You gave me an apron with your painted handprints all over it. Your Christmas program was precious. You stood on that stage and sang your heart out. You looked so cute in your denim pants, red turtle neck and Santa hat. I enjoyed your class parade. You were truly the cutest little bunny rabbit I have ever seen. Your Halloween party was a blast...you dressed as Tinkerbell, and we had pizza and fruit for lunch.

Thank you for making this first year of school easy for me. I cried when I walked you to class on your very first day. You were excited, but a bit nervous and scared all at the same time. When you got home on that day, you were talking a mile a minute. You already loved it, and had made what I pray for you, life long friends.

Audrey, I love you so very much. You are truly my greatest blessing. Sweet girl, I hope you enjoy your summer break as much as you enjoyed your first year of school.