" Life is full of meetings and partings, that is the way of it." Wise words from a little green frog named Kermit, in his role of the humble Bob Cratchit. I couldn't help but think of them today as I sent my five year old off to kindergarten. Parting with my 'velcro' child was tender this morning. I watched her walk, with her hand holding tightly to her teacher, with a great amount of emotion. I was proud of her. She is a shy girl and I knew that leaving me took strength. I was nervous. Did I prepare her enough? Would she make friends? Does she remember where the bathrooms are located? Would she remember to go? I was sad. How swiftly time passes. I wanted to grab her and run away to 'Neverland', live with the faires, and never grow up! Yet, I was thankful. Blessing after blessing rushed through my mind. Grateful for those moments I took to cuddle. Grateful for the laughter and secret snickers we had shared. Grateful for memories created.
Sitting in my car, drying my tears I was reminded of another saying....... "The pain of parting is nothing to the joy of meeting again." I had to smile. Yes, I am looking forward to that meeting at the bus stop. Keeping my fingers crossed for a happy excited face and a mouth smiling in aticipation as she waits for me to ask......."So tell me.... how was your first day!?"
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