My two girls had their first day of school today. A few of my friends have asked me, “Oh, are you a little sad they’ll both be in school?” I would reply, “What? No, why would I be sad? I’m so excited! I wish it was longer than just a couple of hours!” When they asked me what I’ll do during that time, I told them that on the very first day of school, I’m going to drop them off, come home, sit on the couch, and stare at the ceiling and do NOTHING for 2 hours. Absolutely nothing. And it’s going to be fantastic.
I was nothing but excited to have some free time up until… last night, when I realized they’ll both be starting school the next day. I got teared up as I looked at my youngest and thought, she’s too young, where did the time go? Then today when I dropped them off, I stayed for 20 minutes to make sure little ana was doing well, to make sure I was there when she got a little shy or nervous and wanted mommy. But she did not, she happily waved good bye and ran to the teacher saying, “Teachuh, teachuh!” and never looked back. As I starred into the classroom, I teared up a few times as many thoughts crossed my mind. Did I teach her to be nice to everyone regardless of appearance or differences? Did I teach her to stand up for other people who are getting made fun of? Did I teach her to respect the teacher and to listen and obey? Did I read to her enough? She still seems so little, she’s my youngest, my little baby…
As I was wiping my tears away, I remembered my conversation I always have with my daughter Adi.
me: “Adi, you promised me a long time ago that you would stop growing! But you just keep getting so big and so smart, how come?!”
adi: (laughing)”Mommy! I can’t control my body! It just keeps getting bigger! But don’t worry mommy, you will always be my mommy and I’ll always be your little daughter. And I’ll love you forever all the way to Las Vegas, all the way to auntie’s house, all the way to Hawaii, all the way to the moon.”
Well, Adi & Ana, mommy loves you all the way to Las Vegas and back, all the way to auntie’s house and back, all the way to Hawaii and back, and all the way to the moon and back, a million times over, forever and ever, even when the time stops still.
What a beautiful post! Mother's love is the kind of love that never fades. <3
que lindo esse amor!
Adorable!!! I love that your little girls accessorize…so cute!
You are too sweet! Adi and Ana are so blessed to have such a wonderful mommy! 🙂
how sweet.
Cutest first day of school outfits ever!
Kuddos!!!!
Such a sweet post! Your little one is gonna do just fine. And I think if you're asking yourself all these questions – did you teach her to stand up for others, did you teach her respect – it's a good sign that you did. Way to go, Momma, and enjoy your well-deserved break 🙂
Also, I love that they have coordinating back to school outfits. So cute 🙂
Que ternura! 🙂
Well now I'm all teary-eyed !lol very moving post. I was babysitting my friends daughter (she is in 5th grade), and we were looking thru your blog together. She asked me if I would write down your website so when she gets home, she can read it too! She thought your girls were adorable. So now she may be your newest and youngest fan!lol
I definitely agree! Thanks for your comment!
Haha, yes, they always have to have a necklace and many bracelets on, they accessorize themselves and it's really cute! 🙂
Such a sweet comment! 🙂 And I think I was asking myself more in a panic like, oh shoot, did I teach them those things? haha. Thank you for your comment.
Oh, how sweet of her! I hope she does come and read my blog, thanks for sharing. 🙂 And how nice of you to babysit for your friend, I need a friend like you! 🙂
Thank you! I was matching them too hahaha even though I didn't take a picture. 🙂
I had to google translate to understand. 🙂 Thank you for your comment, I wish I spoke Spanish! 🙂
Thank you! I google translated to understand, but I love it, feel free to comment in Spanish anytime! 😀
Oh, you are too sweet, thank you. 🙂
Thank you for your comment, I appreciate it so much. 🙂
Thank you very much to share with us your loving conversation. It's a wonderful conversation.
You're lucky.
Thank you! I am very lucky to have sweet readers like you!:)