How Did We Get Here?

How did we go from this....

Hannah's first day of kindergarten August 2007

To this......

Hannah's first day of first grade August 2008

How did we go from sisters hugging goodbye on the first day of first grade....

To this...

Sisters hugging on the last day of first grade

Mrs. Royals, Hannah's first grade assistant, LOVED Hannah. She was so good to Hannah and loved on her every day. I'm sure she is a big reason Hannah went to school each morning. Hannah looked forward to seeing Mrs. Royals and the laughter that she brought to the classroom.

Mrs. Pegram, Hannah's first grade teacher, taught her MAD reading and math skills. Hannah is much wiser, having been in her class. Hannah loved her too. She was laid back and funny, just like Mrs. Royals. They made a great team.

Notice the pearls? On her own volition, Hannah chose to wear her pearls to her awards ceremony. I'm not sure if she was aware that many female graduates wear pearls with their cap and gown, but she sure was classy in her plastic pearls!

I'm not sure how we got from kindergarten to first grade and soon to be second grade. It seems like yesterday that she started school. I know one day I'll be saying how did we get from kindergarten to high school graduation in such a short time? But even now I am aware of how fast the days go by. My beautiful Hannah is growing like a weed and I want to cherish every moment of her life; for one day that graduation cap will be real and my days with her at home will be numbered.

When I imagine

the life you will live,

I think of the pleasure

your presence will give.

I see the joy your smile will light

and the wonders you'll weave

when your dreams take flight.

I feel the hope

that will grow with your grace

and the difference you'll make

to each heart you embrace.

I imagine your life

as I know it will be;

for, my daughter, you've given

all this to me.

Author: Robert Sexton