One PROUD Mama

Well today was the last day of school for Brooke. I went to her awards ceremony this morning and caught myself fighting back the tears as I watched my "little" girl cross the stage and receive her kindergarten diploma. It amazes me how much she has grown over the past year and not just in size (though she has done that to!), but as a person. I have watched her grow over the last year from being my baby to being my little girl. I have watched as she has learned how to read and write and all the other basic (and not so basic...I remember when kindergarten was about naps and coloring) things, but I have also watched over the year as her personality has shown more and more. This girl has the biggest heart for a child...at times I don't know how she keeps it in her chest. Her heart breaks for other people and she has an extra special place in her heart for animals...and if left up to her we would be the proud owners of EVERY single shelter pet in the world. She is so loving and caring that it fills my heart with so much joy. Every once in a while (when she thinks no one is looking) you can even catch her helping and being extra sweet to her sister. As I got in the car after the awards program...I put my sunglasses on and I cried my eyes out because I don't know how in the world I got lucky enough to have this little girl. Words can never come close to describing how proud I am to be her mama. Now if only I could figure out a way to freeze time...because if 1st grade goes by as quick as kindergarten then she will be going to college in a month or so. She is truly a gift that I undoubtedly don't deserve but am humbled daily and FOREVER grateful to have her in my life and to get the chance to watch her grow. Much, much, much love to you my little first grader!!! First Day of Kindergarten Last Day of Kindergarten