Back to School 2013...

Today was another big milestone in the Williams Family...both kids are now in Elementary school...sigh...
Taelor started First grade, such a big girl going all day to school. She was so excited all weekend to go back to school, I think mainly to find out who was in her class and to see her friends she hadn't seem in 5 weeks (such a long time in a 6 year olds life). The anticipation of finding out who her teacher was and having me text her friends to see who they got also reminded me of being in elementary school. Her teacher Miss A seems very nice and I heard all great things about her. Her little desk was so cute and she seemed so big in the classroom. Taelor will flourish this year I know she will, as she has already been telling us about the "new rules first graders have". I mean First grade is just "big kid" status now and you need to be more independent (just not sure mommy is ready for all this growing up!) I am looking forward to seeing Taelor grow this year and all the fun learning that she will do. My sweet girl I know you will do well and conquer first grade!

Ethan, my baby boy is now a "big kid" in Kindergarten. He was so excited to start school, but yet a bit nervous, but you wouldn't know it from his cute little smile and little waving hands saying goodbye as he walked away into Room 2 with Mrs. Wang (he was so excited he has Taelor's teacher also). Even before he entered the room he had already make a friend Noah who he hit it off with instantly. As I watched him head into the classroom with a huge smile, a huge backpack that was down to his knees, a cute little wave and a smile with his eyes, I knew I was letting go of my baby into the big kid school. A place where he will grow, learn new things, meet new friends and make new memories.

I pray they both have a great year ahead of them, that they hold their innocence close to their heart, flourish in all subjects, be respectful, kind and loving. I pray for a year that Taelor finds her inner voice and that Ethan uses his outgoing personality to fill another child's life. I love you both more than you will ever know. I want life to freeze for a moment so I can soak these moments in! Here's to another school year of many blessings!